A lawyer can argue a case in court for one hour and make $300. She could alternatively use that hour of time to type a legal brief in her office. The opportunity cost of her typing the legal brief is $300, since that is the amount she could have made by arguing a case in a court.
What do you understand by opportunity cost?
Opportunity costs reflects the potential benefits that an individual, investor, or business might miss out on when choosing one alternative over another.
Because opportunity costs are unseen by definition, they can be easily overlooked. Understanding the potential missed opportunities when a business or individual chooses one investment over another allows for better decision making.
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