Asked by
Joshua Crouch
on Dec 12, 2024Verified
Which of the following is NOT true of opportunity cost?
A) Opportunity costs are subjective because they depend upon how the decision-maker values his or her options.
B) Opportunity costs are only the monetary costs of lost options.
C) Opportunity costs are the highest-valued alternative sacrificed in order to choose an option.
D) Only the decision-maker can determine his or her opportunity costs for any particular action.
Opportunity Cost
The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choosing to undertake an action.
Monetary Costs
The financial expenses incurred in the production of a good or service, including raw materials, labor, and other expenditures that can be measured in monetary terms.
Lost Options
Alternatives forgone when a decision is made, often considered in opportunity cost analysis.
- Expound and figure out the opportunity costs in several economic circumstances.
Verified Answer
NK
Learning Objectives
- Expound and figure out the opportunity costs in several economic circumstances.