Moe Has a Big Exam Tomorrow

question 33

Multiple Choice

Moe has a big exam tomorrow. He considered studying this evening, but decided to go out with Curly instead. Since Moe always chooses rationally, it must be true that:

• A) the opportunity cost of studying tonight is less than the value Moe gets from spending time with Curly.
• B) the opportunity cost of studying tonight is equal to the value Moe gets from spending time with Curly minus the cost of earning a low grade on the exam.
• C) Moe gets more benefit from spending time with Curly than from studying.
• D) Moe gets less benefit from spending time with Curly than from studying.

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