Question 2
Basic ConceptsThe difference between the money cost and the real cost of any item is that
- A.real cost is the alternative forgone while the money cost is the actual amount paid for buying the item.
- B.the real cost is the opportunity cost, while the money cost is the marginal cost.
- C.money cost is the opportunity cost, while the real cost is the actual cost in monetary terms.
- D.money cost is always greater than real cost.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (real cost is the alternative forgone while the money cost is the actual amount paid for buying the item.)
Explanation
Real (opportunity) cost is what you give up; money cost is the price you pay.