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If a commodity is provided free to the public by the Government, then

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If a commodity is provided free to the public by the Government, then

(a)

the opportunity cost is zero.

(b)

the opportunity cost is ignored.

(c)

the opportunity cost is transferred from the consumers of the product to the tax-paying public.

(d)

the opportunity cost is transferred from the consumers of the product to the Government.

Answer:

(d)

Non-traditional

Explanation

Opportunity cost represents the benefits an individual, investor or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another. When you have the opportunity to access public services for free, this would always come at a cost of somebody paying for it. In this case, the tax payer bears the opportunity cost.