Eva finds that there is not enough time after work to have dinner, exercise, and watch TV, and she must make choices about how to use her limited time. For instance, if she chooses to exercise, she would need to give up watching TV. This example best illustrates which of the following four key ideas in Economics? Select one: a. the invisible hand principle b. gains from trade c. opportunity cost d. net marginal benefit

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Eva finds that there is not enough time after work to have dinner, exercise, and watch TV, and she must make choices about how to use her limited time. For instance, if she chooses to exercise, she would need to give up watching TV. This example best illustrates which of the following four key ideas in Economics?
Select one:
a.
the invisible hand principle
b.
gains from trade
c.
opportunity cost
d.
net marginal benefit
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