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Opportunity Cost

Opportunity cost refers to the value of the next best alternative that must be given up in order to pursue a certain action. For example, if you decide to go to college, the opportunity cost may be the money you could have earned by working instead of going to school. Continue Reading Below

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What Is The Production Possibility Frontier (PPF) In Economics? Thumbnail

What Is The Production Possibility Frontier (PPF) In Economics?

SuperMoney Team

Implicit Cost Explained: Definition and Examples Thumbnail

Implicit Cost Explained: Definition and Examples

Alessandra Nicole

What Is the Opportunity Cost of Capital? Thumbnail

What Is the Opportunity Cost of Capital?

Taylor Marks

Cash Position: Insights, Strategies, and Examples Thumbnail

Cash Position: Insights, Strategies, and Examples

SuperMoney Team

Holding Costs in Inventory Management: Definition, Strategies, and Practical Examples Thumbnail

Holding Costs in Inventory Management: Definition, Strategies, and Practical Examples

Alessandra Nicole

The Marginal Rate of Transformation (MRT): Understanding, Calculation, and Real-World Applications Thumbnail

The Marginal Rate of Transformation (MRT): Understanding, Calculation, and Real-World Applications

Abi Bus

Free Lunch Myth: Understanding, Examples, and Realities Thumbnail

Free Lunch Myth: Understanding, Examples, and Realities

Silas Bamigbola

Cost of Carry: Definition, Examples, and Strategic Insights Thumbnail

Cost of Carry: Definition, Examples, and Strategic Insights

SuperMoney Team

The Sunk Cost Trap: Understanding its Impact, Strategies, and FAQs Thumbnail

The Sunk Cost Trap: Understanding its Impact, Strategies, and FAQs

Abi Bus

Understanding Dead Money: Definition, Impact, and Strategies Thumbnail

Understanding Dead Money: Definition, Impact, and Strategies

Abi Bus

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About Opportunity Cost

Opportunity cost refers to the value of the next best alternative that must be given up in order to pursue a certain action. For example, if you decide to go to college, the opportunity cost may be the money you could have earned by working instead of going to school.