An economist writing about opportunity cost would be most interested in which of the following international events?
A.
a marginal benefit analysis of a Swiss bank’s investment in a multinational company
B.
a nation’s strategic report investigating the different costs and benefits of investing in wind energy or solar energy
C.
a child’s decision making process in determining whether to go to the movies in one, two, or three hours
D.
the different negative economic and social consequences of rebuilding a downtown park

Question

An economist writing about opportunity cost would be most interested in which of the following international events? 
A.
a marginal benefit analysis of a Swiss bank’s investment in a multinational company
B.
a nation’s strategic report investigating the different costs and benefits of investing in wind energy or solar energy
C.
a child’s decision making process in determining whether to go to the movies in one, two, or three hours
D.
the different negative economic and social consequences of rebuilding a downtown park

micahm · Answer

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3.1 Development economics; 3.2 Free mobility of capital in a globalized world ... Writing several decades after Smith in 1808, Robert Torrens articulated a ... Consequently, both England and Portugal can consume more wine and cloth ... In the interest of simplicity, it uses notation and definitions, such as opportunity cost, ...

micahm · Answer

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kamibug · Answer

Opportunity cost is the loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen. And since the person writing about it is an economist, you should choose the option that has to do with resources and money. So I'd say the best choice is B. :)

dantefemboy · Answer

Makes sense. :3 Thanks~