The Opportunity Cost of a Decision Is Measured in Terms

question 228

Multiple Choice

The opportunity cost of a decision is measured in terms of

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

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