Which of the following best describes an interpersonal utility comparison?
A)Jones likes computers produced by Dell Computer Corporation and Smith likes computers produced by Apple Computer Inc.
B)Smith gets more utility from working on his computer than Jones gets from working on his computer.
C)Smith got less utility from eating the 30th cookie than eating the 29th cookie, and the same holds for Jones.
D)Usually, Smith seems a lot happier than Jones.
E)Smith usually eats more in a day than Jones eats in a day.

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Interpersonal utility comparison involves comparing the utility or satisfaction that different individuals derive from a good or activity. Option B directly compares the utility Smith and Jones get from working on their computers.

Which of the Following Best Describes an Interpersonal Utility Comparison