The Idea in Economics That "There Is No Free Lunch

question 23

Multiple Choice

The idea in economics that "there is no free lunch" means that:

• A) Businesses would go bankrupt if they offered free lunches
• B) The thought of a free lunch is often better than the reality of consuming it
• C) There are opportunity costs involved even in free lunches
• D) Free lunches used by businesses to attract customers is an inefficient marketing ploy

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Definitions:

Grief

A profound emotional sorrow or distress caused by loss, particularly the loss of a loved one, often involving various stages of processing and coping.

Reassurance

The action of removing doubts or fears and restoring confidence in an individual, often through supportive words or gestures.

Invulnerability

A state or condition of being incapable of being wounded, harmed, or damaged, either physically or emotionally.

Terminal Illness

A disease or condition that is deemed incurable or irreversible and is expected to result in the death of the patient within a short period of time.