The opportunity cost of going to college is
a. the total spent on food, clothing, books, transportation, tuition and other expenses.
b. zero for students who are fortunate enough to have all their college expenses paid by someone.
c. the value of the next best opportunity a student gives up to attend college.
d. zero, since a college education will allow a student to earn a larger income after graduation.
e. infinite, because there's no way you can ever get your time back.
c. the value of the next best opportunity a student gives up to attend college.
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