Question 7 — Opportunity cost and better decisions - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 8 - Building Blocks in Economics: The Problem of Choice

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How does understanding opportunity cost improve the quality of economic decision-making?

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  • It shows that every choice has a cost, even when no extra money is spent.
  • It makes us compare what we gain with what we give up.
  • So the option with the greater benefit is picked, and resources are not wasted.
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