What economic concept describes the value of the next best alternative forgone when making a choice?
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Opportunity cost
Opportunity cost is the 'hidden' price of every decision, representing what you give up to get something else. For example, the opportunity cost of spending an hour studying is the sleep or leisure time you sacrificed to do so.
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- What term refers to the value of the alternative that is sacrificed when a choice is made?