Alejandro Is Working Hard to Complete His Bachelor's Degree in Human

question 36

Multiple Choice

Alejandro is working hard to complete his bachelor's degree in human development and family science. He figures that the money and time he is spending to earn his degree will not only make him more marketable in the job market, but also more effective as a husband and father within his own family eventually. What kind of costs best describes those that Alejandro is experiencing relative to attending college?

• A) Direct costs
• B) Opportunity costs
• C) Investment costs
• D) None of the above.

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