Both cardinal and ordinal utility approaches are used in economics to understand consumer preferences and choices. They both aim to measure utility, or satisfaction, derived from goods and services, allowing for comparisons between different bundles. While cardinal utility assigns specific numerical values to utility, suggesting a measurable difference in satisfaction, ordinal utility focuses on ranking preferences without quantifying the differences. Despite this distinction, both approaches serve to explain how consumers make decisions based on their preferences.
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