Principles of Economics (12th Edition)
Principles of Economics (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134078779
Author: Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 1.1P

Subpart (a)

To determine

Relevance of opportunity cost.

Subpart (a)

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The opportunity cost of going home is lost the time that can be used for other purposes like studying.

Economics Concept Introduction

Concept introduction:

Opportunity cost: Opportunity cost is the best alternative costs that forgo or give up when a decision or choice has to be taken.

Subpart (b)

To determine

Relevance of opportunity cost.

Subpart (b)

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Opportunity cost of riding bicycle 20 miles every day is alternative use of that time.

Economics Concept Introduction

Concept introduction:

Opportunity cost: Opportunity cost is the best alternative costs that forgo, or give up, when a decision or choice has to be taken.

Subpart (c)

To determine

Relevance of opportunity cost.

Subpart (c)

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Opportunity cost of Federal government is value of other goods and services that the government can buy with that tax revenue.

Economics Concept Introduction

Concept introduction:

Opportunity cost: Opportunity cost is the best alternative costs that forgo, or give up, when a decision or choice has to be taken.

Subpart (d)

To determine

Relevance of opportunity cost.

Subpart (d)

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The opportunity cost of foreign government is value of other goods and services that the government can buy with the subsidy amount.

Economics Concept Introduction

Concept introduction:

Opportunity cost: Opportunity cost is the best alternative costs that forgo, or give up, when a decision or choice has to be taken.

Subpart (e)

To determine

Relevance of opportunity cost.

Subpart (e)

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Opportunity cost of upgrading balcony is alternative use of that money.

Economics Concept Introduction

Concept introduction:

Opportunity cost: Opportunity cost is the best alternative costs that forgo, or give up, when a decision or choice has to be taken.

Subpart (f)

To determine

Relevance of opportunity cost.

Subpart (f)

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Opportunity cost of watching a game is the value of alternative use of time like studying, sleeping etc.

Economics Concept Introduction

Concept introduction:

Opportunity cost: Opportunity cost is the best alternative costs that forgo, or give up, when a decision or choice has to be taken.

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