ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

OPPORTUNITY COST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Time does not relate to the concept of opportunity cost.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -"The opportunity cost of time is usually measured by wage, ” explains Hurst. “If you take an hour that could be spent working and devote that hour to another activity, you give up potential income.

Detailed explanation-2: -The given statement is true. Opportunity cost is defined as the next best alternative, which is forgone. It implies that this cost is the potential benefit that an individual or a firm might have gained or missed out from choosing the next best alternative.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is c. Some decisions have zero opportunity costs. Opportunity costs refer to the value of the next best alternative forgone.

Detailed explanation-4: -It does not take into consideration, the cost of time.

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