Claire bought a new TV, and the old one sits in her basement untouched. If Claire were rational, what would she do with the old TV?
A. Throw it away because she doesn't really value it anymore.
B. Sell it for its market value, because that is the opportunity cost of having it sit in her basement.
C. Give it away, because it is worth more to someone else than Claire.
D. Either sell it for the value of her new TV or keep it.
B. Sell it for its market value, because that is the opportunity cost of having it sit in her basement.
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