The Term Used to Emphasize That Making Choices in the Face

question 140

Multiple Choice

The term used to emphasize that making choices in the face of scarcity involves a cost is

• A) opportunity cost.
• B) substitution cost.
• C) accounting cost.
• D) utility cost.

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Definitions:

Sold

The act of transferring ownership of an item or asset for money or value in exchange.

Basis

The amount of investment in an asset for tax purposes, used to calculate gain or loss on the asset's disposition.

Liability

An obligation or debt owed to another party, which can be a factor in personal and business finances.

Gain or Loss

The financial result from selling an asset for more (gain) or less (loss) than its purchase price, important for tax calculations related to capital gains and losses.