cost of o Flashcards
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fundamental concept in economics that refers to the value of the best alternative that you forgo when making a choice
Opportunity cost
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.
Opportunity cost
Opportunity cost is always about a ?
trade-off
You give up something to gain something else. This could be time, money, or any other resource.
trade-off
This occurs when an individual or country can produce more of a good or service with the same amount of resources than others can.
Absolute Advantage
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
Comparative Advantage
It’s not about being the best at something, but about being relatively more efficient compared to other tasks or compared to other producers.
Comparative Advantage