Question
Explain the meaning of the following concepts as used in business:
a) Scarcity
b) Choice
c) Opportunity Cost
a) Scarcity
b) Choice
c) Opportunity Cost
Answer
a) Scarcity - Resources are relatively limited to the needs
b) Choice - Selecting more pressing wants to satisfy
c) Opportunity Cost - The cost foregone by taking the next best alternative
b) Choice - Selecting more pressing wants to satisfy
c) Opportunity Cost - The cost foregone by taking the next best alternative