cost of o Flashcards

(7 cards)

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fundamental concept in economics that refers to the value of the best alternative that you forgo when making a choice

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Opportunity cost

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It’s not just about the money or resources spent, but about the benefits you could have received if you had made a different decision.

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Opportunity cost

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Opportunity cost is always about a ?

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trade-off

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4
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You give up something to gain something else. This could be time, money, or any other resource.

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trade-off

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5
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This occurs when an individual or country can produce more of a good or service with the same amount of resources than others can.

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Absolute Advantage

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exists when an individual or country can produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost, not necessarily at a greater volume, than others

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Comparative Advantage

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It’s not about being the best at something, but about being relatively more efficient compared to other tasks or compared to other producers.

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Comparative Advantage

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