Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. A consumer maximizes her total utility from a bundle of goods when her marginal utility from each good is equal.

2. The economic model of consumer behavior explains how consumers' tastes and preferences are formed.

3. To maximize utility consumers should buy goods and services to the point where the marginal utility of each item consumed is maximized.


1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE

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