Principles of Macroeconomics (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134078809
Author: Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 1.1P
Subpart (a)
To determine
Relevance of
Subpart (a)
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The opportunity cost of going home is, lost the time that can be used for other purpose like studying.
Economics Concept Introduction
Concept introduction:
Opportunity cost: Opportunity cost is the best alternative costs that forgo, or give up, when a decision or choice has to be taken.
Subpart (b)
To determine
Relevance of opportunity cost.
Subpart (b)
Expert Solution
Explanation of Solution
Opportunity cost of riding bicycle 20 miles every day is, alternative use of that time.
Economics Concept Introduction
Concept introduction:
Opportunity cost: Opportunity cost is the best alternative costs that forgo, or give up, when a decision or choice has to be taken.
Subpart (c)
To determine
Relevance of opportunity cost.
Subpart (c)
Expert Solution
Explanation of Solution
Opportunity cost of Federal government is, value of other goods and services that the government can buy with that tax revenue.
Economics Concept Introduction
Concept introduction:
Opportunity cost: Opportunity cost is the best alternative costs that forgo, or give up, when a decision or choice has to be taken.
Subpart (d)
To determine
Relevance of opportunity cost.
Subpart (d)
Expert Solution
Explanation of Solution
The opportunity cost of foreign government is, value of other goods and services that the government can buy with the subsidy amount.
Economics Concept Introduction
Concept introduction:
Opportunity cost: Opportunity cost is the best alternative costs that forgo, or give up, when a decision or choice has to be taken.
Subpart (e)
To determine
Relevance of opportunity cost.
Subpart (e)
Expert Solution
Explanation of Solution
Opportunity cost of upgrading balcony is, alternative use of that money.
Economics Concept Introduction
Concept introduction:
Opportunity cost: Opportunity cost is the best alternative costs that forgo, or give up, when a decision or choice has to be taken.
Subpart (f)
To determine
Relevance of opportunity cost.
Subpart (f)
Expert Solution
Explanation of Solution
Opportunity cost of watching game is, value of alternative use of time like study, sleep etc.
Economics Concept Introduction
Concept introduction:
Opportunity cost: Opportunity cost is the best alternative costs that forgo, or give up, when a decision or choice has to be taken.
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