JAMB Economics 1987 Question 3

Question 3

Basic Concepts

Which of the following best describes the concept of opportunity cost?

  1. A.A special bargain or sale at below market price
  2. B.Costs for inputs tend to go up as we use more of them
  3. C.Goods that are not produced in order to produce more of another good
  4. D.A cost that constantly decreases.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Goods that are not produced in order to produce more of another good)

Explanation

Opportunity cost is what is given up: the goods not produced so that more of another good can be produced.