In marginal analysis, it is accurate to state that a consumer should continue to increase consumption of a good until the marginal benefit consistently exceeds the marginal cost, without considering the impact of utility maximization on overall satisfaction.

Marginal analysis helps consumers make decisions about how much of a good to buy by comparing the additional benefits and costs. A consumer should keep increasing their consumption of a good until the extra benefit they get from consuming one more unit is greater than the extra cost they have to pay for it. However, it is also important to consider overall satisfaction, or utility, because just focusing on marginal benefits and costs might lead to choices that don’t maximize happiness. For example, if you enjoy ice cream, you might keep buying it as long as each scoop gives you more joy than its price. But if you eat too much, it could make you feel sick, which shows that balancing enjoyment and health is key for overall satisfaction.