The source of the water and diamond paradox results from a confusion about

a. luxuries and necessities
b. who uses what goods
c. the extraordinary role played by consumer surplus in the case of diamonds
d. which good lies on the indifference curve
e. the role that total and marginal utilities play in determining value


E

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