Principles of Macroeconomics, Student Value Edition Plus MyLab Economics with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (12th Edition)
Principles of Macroeconomics, Student Value Edition Plus MyLab Economics with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134421193
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 purpose 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)

Expert Solution
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Explanation of Solution

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)

Expert Solution
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Explanation of Solution

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)

Expert Solution
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Explanation of Solution

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)

Expert Solution
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Explanation of Solution

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)

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

Opportunity cost of watching game is, value of alternative use of time like study, sleep 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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