The law of diminishing marginal utility gives us a deeper understanding of the downward-sloping demand curve because

A. Consumers are willing to pay a higher price for a greater quantity.
B. Consumers do not respond to a change in price.
C. Consumer tastes change due to advertising.
D. When marginal utility is high, we are willing to pay a higher price.


Answer: D

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