The Opportunity Cost of a Decision Is Measured in Terms

question 311

Multiple Choice

The opportunity cost of a decision is measured in terms of

• A) time.
• B) the price of the alternative we choose.
• C) the next best thing given up.
• D) the price of a new opportunity that arises.
• E) sunk cost.

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