The Adage,"There Is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch

question 12

Multiple Choice

The adage,"There is no such thing as a free lunch," is used to illustrate the principle that

• A)goods are scarce.
• B)people face tradeoffs.
• C)income must be earned.
• D)households face many decisions.

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Definitions:

Timeframe

The period during which certain actions are supposed to occur or a particular event is planned to take place.

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, given a specified rate of return. Present value accounts for the time value of money.

Interest Rate

The financial obligation a borrower incurs to a lender, calculated as a percentage of the principal, for the right to use certain assets.

Deposits Increase

A rise in the amount of money held in bank accounts, often indicative of an economy's health or individual savings growth.