The trade-off between the present and future consumption is measured by
A) the money cost of both the present and future consumption.
B) the foregone present consumption.
C) the difference between the money price of future goods and the money cost of producing them.
D) the difference between the money price of present goods and the money cost of producing them.
Answer: B
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