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lozanna [386]
3 years ago
15

Which of the long terms is used for what you lose when using resources for something else

Social Studies
1 answer:
neonofarm [45]3 years ago
4 0

The term “opportunity cost” defines losing a potential gain, or the benefit given up, to achieve or gain another resource.

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