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3 years ago

For each of the following scenarios identify the correct term.

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1 answer:

jonny [76]3 years ago

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Solution :

a). Opportunity cost

In the field of economics, Opportunity cost may be defined as the loss of a potential gain when some other alternatives are chosen from a given set of opportunities.

b). efficiency

c). Our professor presents us the incentives for major in economics.

d). I can complete the project via specialization more efficiently rather than doing it all each part of the project together.

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