Which of the following is not an example of a marginal question?
A) How many more dollars will I earn in my lifetime if I get my Master's degree?
B) How many more points will I expect to have if I study an hour longer?
C) How many more years of education must I take if I want to get a Ph.D. in economics?
D) How many students borrow money in order to attend college?

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Option D is not a marginal question because it doesn't involve a comparison of the impact of a small change, but rather asks for an absolute value or number. A marginal question focuses on the impact of a change in a variable as it relates to another variable. Options A, B, and C are all examples of marginal questions as they ask about the incremental impact of a change in education level or study time on salary or test scores.

Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Marginal