The cost of what you didn't do: opportunity cost
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"The cost of doing anything consists of the receipts that could have been obtained if that particular decision had not been taken." Ronald Coase.
What does Mr. Coase mean in his quote? Give an example of an opportunity cost.
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This solution comprises a brief discussion (two short paragraphs) of opportunity cost, including an example.
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Mr. Coase is talking about choices and their consequences. When you choose one course of action, you are not doing the alternative choice with those same resources (time, money, talent). ...
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