The opportunity cost to a consumer who smokes cigarettes consists of the:

A. Costs imposed on others who inhale second-hand smoke
B. Products that the consumer could have bought instead of cigarettes
C. Amount of cigarette-taxes paid by this consumer
D. Cost of complementary products such as lighters, ashtrays, and cigarette holders


Answer: B

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