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Why can the same good have different marginal utilities for two people?
APrices differ by buyer
BGoods change colour
CTaxes differ by buyer
DTastes and means differ
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Tastes and means differ
Utility is subjective, so tastes and personal circumstances give the same object different marginal utility for each person.
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