Describe the meaning of utility in economics and explain why it is different from one consumer to another

Utility is widely used in economic science to explain how consumers or decision makers make their choices in the best way.

Even if it is not possible to measure the utility that a consumer attributes to a specific good, the theory seeks to compare and classify the alternatives of choice to the good.  Is not possible because the consumers have their own parameters and specifics to choose a good.

answer; the population in brazil is very diverse there are many races and ethnic groups

manifest functions are the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, while latent functions are those unrecognized and unintended consequences. to analyze the manifest functions of any social institution, we have to study its contribution to the continuation of a group, community, or society.