Question

You and your roommate are eating pizza and have already consumed all but the last slice. Your roommate claims that he is hungrier than you and therefore should get the last slice of pizza. Your roommate has made:___________.A. diamond-water paradox.B. An interpersonal utility comparison.C. A correct statement.D. A marginal error.

Answer 1

The correct answer is (B) An interpersonal utility comparison

Step-by-step explanation:

Solution

Interpersonal utility comparison: refers to the summation of utility functions of different persons determined on the utility functions being comparable with each other; informally, individuals' choices must be evaluated with the same standard.

The ability to produce a social welfare function depends decisively on the ability to contrast utility functions.

In this case your roommate made an Interpersonal utility comparison.