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Scenario 1-1
You have the afternoon free. You have a choice between going to the movies with a friend or studying economics for three hours. If you go to the movies, you will spend $8.00 on a ticket and $4.50 on popcorn. If you choose to study economics for three hours, you will raise your exam grade by 10 points.
-Refer to Scenario 1-1. What is your opportunity cost of studying economics?


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Pacinian Corpuscles

Structures in the skin and various organs that detect mechanical stimuli, particularly vibrations and pressure.

Free Nerve Endings

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