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

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Marginal questions focus on the additional or incremental changes in a particular variable, such as quantity, cost or benefit. Option C does not involve any marginal analysis, as it is asking for a raw number rather than an incremental change in some value. The other options all involve marginal analysis by examining the additional impact of a change in one variable on another variable.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of a Marginal