The opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative foregone. Every decision necessarily means giving up other options, which all have a value. The opportunity cost is the value one could have derived from using the same resources another way, though this is not always easily quantifiable.
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James Garfield was 20th president of US and was the first sitting member of congress to be elected as a president. Civil services reform act was passed on 16th Jan 1883 by president Chester A Arthur. The act allowed to appoint people on various government posts on basis of their merit, instead of political patronage and outlawed the spoiler system.
James A Garfield favoured the reformers because of their stand about civil service reform which was necessary for the american government during his presidency.
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