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In the Movie Cast Away, Tom Hanks Plays a FedEx

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In the movie Cast Away, Tom Hanks plays a FedEx efficiency expert stranded on a deserted island. While on the island, he divides his time between catching fish, gathering coconuts, painting, and building a raft. Suppose that these were Mr. Hanks' only activities. Did he face an opportunity cost from pursuing any of these activities? Why or why not?


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Oddities

Deviations from the normal or common order, form, or rule; unusual or peculiar phenomena or behaviors.

Cognition

The cognitive process of gaining knowledge and comprehension via thinking, experiencing, and sensory perception.

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