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Understand the concept of opportunity cost, including its definition and examples across various situations.

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Cambridge IGCSE EconomicsThe basic economic problem

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Understand the concept of opportunity cost, including its definition and examples across various situations

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  • You need to be able to understand the concept of opportunity cost, including its definition and examples across various situations.
  • The key ideas to know are Define, Give, and Describe.
  • Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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DefineGiveDescribe

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Opportunity Cost Scenario

The student must decide between purchasing a laptop for school or using the money for a vacation. If the student chooses the laptop, they will miss out on the vacation experience.

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    State the opportunity cost of buying the laptop.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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