What is Opportunity Cost?
Opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative you give up when making a choice.
Every decision has a cost, even if you don't see it.
It helps you think wisely before choosing something.
Why is Opportunity Cost Important?
Helps in making better decisions
Makes you think before choosing
Useful in time, money, study, and work choices
Helps in comparing two options clearly
Examples
1. Time Example
You have 1 hour free.
Option 1: Study
Option 2: Play football
You choose to play football.
Opportunity cost = Studying.
Key Points
Only the next best option is the opportunity cost
It is not always about money – it can be time, effort, or other choices
It helps in making smart, careful choices
It applies in daily life, not just in economics
in this i learned about what is opportunity cost and why is it important.
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How do opportunity costs differ between short-term and long-term decision-making?
What role does opportunity cost play in investment decisions and portfolio management?
How can businesses use opportunity cost to evaluate the benefits of new projects or expansions?
How do cultural or social factors influence the perception of opportunity costs?
keywords
Economic decision-making
Trade-offs
Scarcity
Resource allocation
Cost-benefit analysis
Monetary cost
Non-monetary cost
Time management
Investment decisions
Prioritization
Alternative choices
Financial planning
Short-term vs long-term
Risk assessment