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The water and diamonds paradox puzzles economists because water
Ais rarer than diamonds
Bis vital but cheaper
Ccannot be consumed
Dis not a real good
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. is vital but cheaper
Water is far more vital to life, yet it has a lower economic value than diamonds.
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