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If a government allocates more funds to healthcare instead of education, the opportunity cost is:

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Economic Awareness - Sectors of Indian Economy
If a government allocates more funds to healthcare instead of education, the opportunity cost is:
AThe total government budget
BThe benefits foregone from not investing in education
CThe amount spent on healthcare
DThe revenue generated from taxes
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand opportunity cost in public finance

    Opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative foregone when a choice is made.
  2. Step 2: Apply to government spending

    Choosing healthcare over education means the opportunity cost is the benefits foregone from not investing in education.
  3. Final Answer:

    The benefits foregone from not investing in education → Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Opportunity cost = benefits foregone from next best alternative ✅
Quick Trick: Opportunity cost is what is sacrificed, not what is spent.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing opportunity cost with actual expenditure or total budget.
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