Question

Steven lives in a big city where there is a shortage of parking. He has a parking spot in his driveway where he parks his car. Which of the following statements is most correct?
A. Steven has a lower opportunity cost of owning a car than his neighbor, who must rent a parking spot.
B. The opportunity cost of using the spot is zero, because Steven owns the house.
C. The opportunity cost of using the parking spot is the price he could charge someone else for usingthe spot.
D. The opportunity cost depends on how much Steven's mortgage payment is.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option C.

Explanation:

The opportunity cost of any economic decision is the cost of giving up its alternative. We are aware that we have limited resources with alternative uses and we have to use these resources to satisfy alternative needs and wants. In order to increase spending resources on one thing, we need to decrease spending on its alternative.  

Here, the parking spot on the driveway can be used for personal use or can be used for renting. The opportunity cost of using the spot for personal parking is the money that could have been earned by renting it to others.