Gillian Quit Her Sales Job, Which Paid $60,000 Per Year

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Essay

Gillian quit her sales job, which paid $60,000 per year, and became a middle-school science teacher earning $48,000 per year. What is Gillian's opportunity cost of switching careers?

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