"marginal" literally corresponds to the value of the derivative, so precise understanding involves calculus.
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So the marginal value of Federal Snozzberry subsidies is the economic impact of spending $1 extra on the program.
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In casual use "marginal" means "the impact of changing the status quo by some small amount, all other things being equal"
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One thing the calculus makes clear is it's always a ratio: the impact of Snozzberry subsidies *per extra dollar spent*.
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