Which is the First law of Gossen?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Question:  Which is the First law of Gossen?

A   Law of demand

B   Law of diminishing marginal utility

C  Law of equi-marginal utility

D  Consumers surplus

Answer: Law of diminishing marginal Utility

Concept        Description
Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility·        The Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility is also known as the First law of Gossen.

·        It states that as more you have of something, the less additional satisfaction each additional unit provides.

Law of Demand·        The Law of Demand states that, there is an inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded.
Law of Equi-Marginal Utility ·        Law of equi-marginal utility suggests that a rational consumer allocates their income among various goods and services in such a way that the marginal utility (satisfaction) per dollar spent is the same for each item.

·        This means consumers strive for equilibrium where they maximize overall satisfaction.

Consumer Surplus·        Consumer Surplus represents the difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service (their reservation price) and what they actually pay for it.