The Highest Valued Alternative That Must Be Given Up in Order

question 46

Multiple Choice

The highest valued alternative that must be given up in order to choose an option is called the:

• A) opportunity cost.
• B) utility cost.
• C) scarcity expense.
• D) disutility option.

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