You decide to go to a party instead of going to work. What would the opportunity cost be?

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Responses

going to the party

going to the party

spending time with friends at the party

spending time with friends at the party

not getting paid for the work you missed

not getting paid for the work you missed

getting someone to cover your shift at work

getting someone to cover your shift at work

1 answer

The opportunity cost of going to the party instead of going to work would be not getting paid for the work you missed. This is because opportunity cost refers to the value of the next best alternative that you give up when you make a decision. In this case, the income you forgo by not working is the most direct cost of your choice.