Suppose that you have graduated from college. If you had not gone to college, you would have worked and earned about $30,000 per year. Which of the following is the best way to think of the $30,000 per year? a Sunk cost. b Opportunity cost. c It was an opportunity cost, but is now a sunk cost. d It was a sunk cost, but now is an opportunity cost.

Suppose that you have graduated from college. If you had not gone to college, you would have worked and earned about $30,000 per year. Which of the following is the best way to think of the $30,000 per year? a Sunk cost. b Opportunity cost. c It was an opportunity cost, but is now a sunk cost. d It was a sunk cost, but now is an opportunity cost.

Principles of Economics 2e

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Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

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Chapter7: Production, Costs, And Industry Structure

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 42P: A small company that shovels sidewalks and driveways has 100 homes signed up for its services this...

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