If it wasn't desirable and you didn't want to do it, than it's not a cost. If you were to have two choices, getting punched in the face or getting a free lunch, taking the lunch means you dont get hit, so you don't lose anything by taking the sandwich, theres no "cost" here, but a benefit only.
an opportunity cost
The opportunity cost of a decision must always be something desirable because it represents the value of the next best alternative that is forgone when making a choice. Individuals and organizations aim to maximize their utility or benefits; therefore, the options they give up should ideally be those that they would prefer to pursue. This concept helps clarify the trade-offs involved in decision-making, emphasizing that every choice carries a cost in terms of what is sacrificed. Thus, considering desirable alternatives ensures that decisions are made with the goal of achieving the highest overall satisfaction or benefit.
If it wasn't desirable and you didn't want to do it, than it's not a cost. If you were to have two choices, getting punched in the face or getting a free lunch, taking the lunch means you dont get hit, so you don't lose anything by taking the sandwich, theres no "cost" here, but a benefit only.
Opportunity cost is something for the next porpose.
Opportunity cost means that there is an opportunity to get something in a lower cost. __by Alondra Rico
Trade-off uses the gun's and butter decision while opportunity cost is the most desirable alternative insted of the gun's and butter decision :)
Trade-off uses the gun's and butter decision while opportunity cost is the most desirable alternative insted of the gun's and butter decision :)
Trade-off uses the gun's and butter decision while opportunity cost is the most desirable alternative insted of the gun's and butter decision :)
Yes, opportunity cost is a relevant cost because it can be used in something more productive.
"cost" represents the money paid for something and "opportunity cost" is the value of the thing given up when one chooses something else.
Why is the opportunity cost of a decision always less than the cost of the chosen good or service?
"cost" represents the money paid for something and "opportunity cost" is the value of the thing given up when one chooses something else.