Quotas,such as limiting the amount of residential water use during a drought,restricts an individual's preference set and
A) reduces utility because an individual cannot consume as much as they would without the quota.
B) increases utility because quotas restrict output and raise profits for the water company.
C) reduces utility because an individual is forced to substitute to other goods.
D) does not affect overall utility.

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Quotas limit the amount of a good that can be consumed, which restricts an individual's ability to consume their preferred amount, thereby reducing their utility.

Quotas,such as Limiting the Amount of Residential Water Use During