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Maximizing satisfaction

In a vague world, people are supposed to maximize their satisfaction through: (1) Finding in advance the mixture of goods which maximizes utility and then purchasing this mixture. (2) The procedure of trial and error. (3) Taking marginal decisions till disutility stops growing. (4) Minimizing their electric bills and gas.

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