Arlene quits her $125,000-a-year job to take care of her ailing parents. What is the opportunity cost of her decision? A. the value she attributes to the satisfaction she receives from taking care of her parents B. zero, since she will no longer be earning a salary C. It depends on the "going rate" for home-care providers. D. at least $125,000

Arlene quits her $125,000-a-year job to take care of her ailing parents. What is the opportunity cost of her decision? A. the value she attributes to the satisfaction she receives from taking care of her parents B. zero, since she will no longer be earning a salary C. It depends on the "going rate" for home-care providers. D. at least $125,000

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Chapter2: Scarcity And Opportunity Costs

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