What is an opportunity cost?

a choice between two equally desirable goods or services

the most desirable alternative given up as the result of a decision

the cost in dollars and time of any decision

any good or service we barter for another good or service

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The correct definition of opportunity cost is:

the most desirable alternative given up as the result of a decision.

Opportunity cost reflects the value of the next best option that is foregone when making a choice.