Unilorin Post-UTME Economics 2024 (Model questions) Question 2

Question 2

Basic Concepts

Which of the following is usually guiding human decisions?

  1. A.marginal benefit analysis
  2. B.cost benefit analysis
  3. C.average benefit analysis
  4. D.total benefit analysis
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (cost benefit analysis)

Explanation

People weigh what an action costs against what it brings; if the benefit is greater than the cost they are likely to go ahead. That is cost-benefit analysis.