Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Utility and rational consumer behaviour

Utility and rational consumer behaviour — practice question

(prelude)

My higher income will make me happier in the short term. In the long term I will grow used to it and my happiness will fall back to its earlier level. Therefore, there is no point in earning a higher income.

(a)[12]

Explain the Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility and discuss whether it supports the idea that higher incomes raise happiness.

(b)[13]

Discuss how governments might secure a more equal distribution of income.

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