The water and diamond paradox is explained by the fact that the total utility of water is higher than the total utility of diamonds, but the marginal utility of water is lower than the marginal utility of diamonds. Which of the following goods, when compared, have total and marginal utilities that best reflect the water and diamond paradox, although certainly not as vividly?
a. cake and ice cream
b. wine and soft drinks
c. jewelry and tattoos
d. bread and caviar
e. horses and automobiles
D
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A) falling; rising B) rising; falling C) falling; falling D) rising; rising
Today's supply curve for iPods could shift in response to a change in
a. today's price of iPods. b. the expected future price of iPods. c. the number of buyers of iPods. d. All of the above are correct.
Explain the economic fallacy in the statement: “If the Jones family would just cut up their credit cards and live within their means, they’d be better off. And if consumers in this nation cut up their credit cards and lived within their means, the
nation would be better off.” Please provide the best answer for the statement.
Refer to the information provided in Figure 16.1 below to answer the question(s) that follow. 
Figure 16.1 Refer to Figure 16.1. What is the total damage imposed as a result of producing the efficient level of fertilizer?
A. $0 B. $250 C. $300 D. $500