Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Scarcity, choice and opportunity cost

Scarcity, choice and opportunity cost — practice question

In 2013, a government plan to construct a new high-speed rail connection between two cities drew a great deal of criticism. What was the most likely reason for abandoning such a project?

  • AThe construction cost is greater than the running cost.
  • BThe external cost is greater than the external benefit.
  • CThe future costs are difficult to calculate.
  • DThe opportunity cost is too high.

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