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The goal of consumer choices is to maximize what?
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This answer uses the standard introductory microeconomics model cited by Pearson and OpenStax. Utility is an analytical representation of preferences, not a directly observable happiness score, and real consumers may face imperfect information, behavioral biases, indivisible goods, or corner solutions.