Scenario 1-4 You Have the Afternoon Free

question 152

Essay

Scenario 1-4 You have the afternoon free. You have a choice between going to the movies with a friend or studying economics for three hours. If you go to the movies, you will spend $12.00 on a ticket and $4.75 on popcorn. If you choose to study economics for three hours, you will raise your exam grade by 15 points.
-Refer to Scenario 1-4. What is your opportunity cost of studying economics?

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Definitions:

Long-run Average Total Cost

This refers to the per unit cost of production when all inputs can be adjusted, conceived for analyzing the scale of production without the constraint of fixed capital.

Per Unit Costs

The average cost for each unit produced, calculated by dividing the total costs of production by the number of units produced.

Inefficient Use

The allocation or utilization of resources in a manner that does not maximize their potential or economic value.

Resource Prices

The costs associated with acquiring the inputs or factors of production needed to produce goods or services, such as labor, raw materials, and capital.