One explanation for the existence of the diamond–water paradox is that: the demand for diamonds is...
One explanation for the existence of the diamond–water paradox is that:
| the demand for diamonds is greater than the demand for water. |
| people fail to recognize that demand and supply are both equally important in determining the value of a product. |
| the supply of diamonds is greater than the supply of water. |
| people fail to recognize that demand and supply do not matter in determining the value of a product. |
| people fail to recognize that the marginal utility of diamonds is less than the marginal utility of water. |
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