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The Simpsons, ;New Kid on the Block
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This is an excellent clip from The Simpsons to demonstrate the concept of diminishing marginal utility and marginal analysis. Homer and Marge go to an "All-You-Can-Eat" seafood buffet. Marge chooses not to eat anything, while Homer goes a bit crazy and eats and eats. At the end of the clip, the owner of the restaurant tosses Homer out.After the clip, a discussion of Homer's behavior will allow...
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- Material Type:
- Assignment
- Date Added to MERLOT:
- January 2, 2023
- Date Modified in MERLOT:
- March 9, 2023
- Author:
- Linda Ghent
- Submitter:
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Cathy Swift
- Primary Audience:
- College General Ed, College Lower Division
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- Website
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- Language:
- English
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