When deciding whether to engage in an activity or how much to do, people should follow:

A. the principle of microeconomics.
B. the principle of macroeconomics.
C. the marginal principle.
D. the law of supply and demand.


Answer: C

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A) constructing an exhaustive list of all negative externalities. B) creating a central planning authority for negative externalities. C) cultivating such civic virtues as courtesy and tolerance. D) halting population growth. E) prohibiting activities whose costs are greater than their benefits.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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