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the tendency for marginal utility to decline as consumption increases beyond some point is called
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utility maximization.
the law of diminishing marginal utility.
the rational spending rule.
the law of demand.
The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as the consumption of a good or service increases, the marginal utility (additional satisfaction) derived from each additional unit decreases beyond a certain point. Utility maximization is about getting the most satisfaction from spending. The rational - spending rule is about allocating income to maximize utility. The law of demand is about the inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded.
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B. the law of diminishing marginal utility