Soybean (bushels per year) Chicken (Pounds per year) 500 0 400 300 200 500 0 600 9.) If the farm uses its resources efficiently, what is the opportunity cost of an increase in chicken production from 300 pounds to 500 pounds a year?

Soybean (bushels per year) Chicken (Pounds per year) 500 0 400 300 200 500 0 600 9.) If the farm uses its resources efficiently, what is the opportunity cost of an increase in chicken production from 300 pounds to 500 pounds a year?

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Opportunity Cost Analysis

Opportunity cost refers to the loss of potential benefits when choosing one alternative over another. It is the tradeoff a person makes, or the potential gains they miss out on, because of their choice. To analyze opportunity cost, we must consider the benefits and tradeoffs of each available option.

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