"marginal analysis" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (economics) A theory that attempts to explain the discrepancy in the value of goods and services by reference to their secondary, or marginal, utility. Wikipedia link: Marginalism Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Economics
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