The opportunity cost of a factor of production is ___________.
A
what it is earning in its present use
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B
what it can earn in the long period
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C
what it can earn in some other use
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D
what has to be paid to retain it in its present use
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Solution
The correct option is D what has to be paid to retain it in its present use The opportunity cost of a factor of production that is not owned by a firm is what has to be paid to retain it in its present use. This is also termed as the explicit cost of the firm.