Question

You won a free ticket to see an Eric Clapton concert (which has no resale value). Bob Dylan is performing on the same night and is your most attractive alternative. Tickets to see Dylan cost $50. On any given day, you would be willing to pay up to $70 to be at a Bob Dylan concert. Assume there are no other costs of seeing either performer. What is the opportunity cost of seeing Eric Clapton?

Answer 1

Opportunity cost is the benefit that is foregone for an individual by choosing one alternative over other alternatives available to him.

If the opportunity cost is lower for an individual then this will benefit him whereas if the opportunity cost is higher then this will not benefit the individuals.

The opportunity cost of seeing Eric Clapton is the enjoyment that he gets from the Bob Dylan concert and $20 that is the difference between actual ticket price and willing to pay for it.