In: Economics
7. Mr Slumber Kotoko was a full-time employee of Bank of Botswana earning P200, 000.00 per year when he decided to enrol for a four year course at the University of Botswana. He can only earn P70 000.00 per year as a part time worker. What is the opportunity cost of going to University for Mr Kotoko over the four year period
opportunity cost = value of benefit forgone by choosing an alternative
=> opportunity cost of going to university = value of benefit forgone by not being a full-time worker
= (salary as full-time employee - salary as part-time worker)
= 200000 - 70000
= 130000
Over the course of 4 years = 4*130000 = P520000