To say that people make marginal decisions means that

a. they usually wait until the last minute before making a decision to buy
b. they weigh the additional costs and additional benefits of various activities before they make a decision
c. most people just barely get by on the incomes they earn and live from day to day on the very edge of subsistence
d. given a choice, most people would prefer to make their own decisions concerning the things that affect their lives
e. they consider the total cost and benefit of various activities before they make a purchase


B

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