Maria has just paid down on a small apartment for which the mortgage is $2200 per month. Before she moves in, a work colleague offers to rent it for $5000 per month. Since Sharon is longing to move out of her parents house even though she doesn't have to pay rent there, she declines the rental offer and occupies her new apartment. What is the value of the opportunity cost of her choice?

Maria has just paid down on a small apartment for which the mortgage is $2200 per month. Before she moves in, a work colleague offers to rent it for $5000 per month. Since Sharon is longing to move out of her parents house even though she doesn't have to pay rent there, she declines the rental offer and occupies her new apartment. What is the value of the opportunity cost of her choice?

Microeconomics: Principles & Policy

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337794992

Author:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder, John L. Solow

Publisher:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder, John L. Solow

Chapter5: Consumer Choice: Individual And Market Demand

Section: Chapter Questions

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