JAMB Economics 2006 Question 23

Question 23

Basic Concepts

Choice involves opportunity cost because

  1. A.goods give different utilities
  2. B.available resources are inadequate
  3. C.there are many goods to select from
  4. D.not all goods have the same price
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (available resources are inadequate)

Explanation

Resources are scarce, so choosing one thing means giving up the next best alternative, which is the opportunity cost.