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You choose to complete your homework rather than watch television so that you can earn a good grade. You made the choice with the lowest

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You made the choice with the lowest "Opportunity cost".

Step-by-step explanation:

Opportunity cost in simple terms, can be explained as "You get one by losing the other".

So why this opportunity cost is necessary? Let us understand.

This plays a significant role in "Personal finances". This is the effective part to be learnt to make decisions on finance.

Some of the real life examples are listed below:

  • Attending the interview is important than attending an entertainment event
  • Only if you spend time and money you can see a movie

"Theorie der gesellschaftlichen Wirtschaft" coined the word "opportunity cost".

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