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What is the opportunity cost of your decisions?

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Every day, you make countless decisions, big and small, that affect your life and the lives of others. But do you ever wonder what you are giving up by choosing one option over another? This is what economists call the opportunity cost of your decisions: the value of the next best alternative that you sacrifice when you make a choice. Understanding the opportunity cost of your decisions can help you improve your decision-making skills and avoid some common biases that can cloud your judgment.

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1 What is opportunity cost?

Opportunity cost is the benefit that you could have received from taking a different action than the one you chose. For example, if you decide to spend an hour watching Netflix instead of studying, the opportunity cost is the potential improvement in your grades that you could have achieved by studying. Opportunity cost is not always easy to measure, especially when you have to compare different kinds of outcomes, such as money, time, happiness, or health. However, it is a useful concept to keep in mind when you evaluate your decisions and their consequences.

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Pramod Dwivedi, CIPM

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Opportunity cost is an interesting concept and starts with What-if? It's like if JFK wouldn't have been killed. If Allied Powers had lost war. If Germany would have made through stalingrad. We are where we ought to be ofcourse on the basis of choices made. If things works out. We don't look at opportunity cost. If not We get into anayalsys of what if. We got to take decision on the basis of best available data and stick to it to make it right

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The opportunity cost is Doing something but at the same time leaving or losing something. In other words, it's the cost of forgoing the next best alternative when you make a decision. Here's a example to illustrate the concept: Imagine you have Rs.1,000 to invest, and you have two options: Choice 1: You could invest the Rs.1,000 in Equity and earn an 8% return over the year(ROI). Choice 2: You could use the Rs.1,000 to start a small business that might generate a 4% profit over the year(ROI). If you go with Choice 1, your opportunity cost would be the 4% profit (the difference between the 8% return from stocks and the 4% profit from the business) you gave up by not choosing 2. opportunity cost is crucial in decision-making.

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CA Anup Kumar Mukherjee

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Opportunity Cost is a concept designed and defined to help us make better choices. Sometimes, we make decisions that appear to be better in a very short time, or just because someone has told us to do that. What if we look at it deeper and analyse, not only the direct benefits but also the indirect losses which we will be facing. An example, a young man working for a salary of 15000 looks at a generation senior person and opts to change his profession, but forgets that in that profession also, at the starting scale, his salary would be the same. And he resigns and takes a sabbatical of one year to study for a diploma to change the profession. Another, you decide to travel by public transport but miss the attendance at an important meeting.

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Ramanathan Krishnamurthy

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The opportunity cost is at best notional. It is to be considered only prior to decision making in cases where sufficient information is available.

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I agree with this. I always ask myself this question when I set goals for myself or accepting a promotion or job offer. I want to achieve A at B amount of time with C results. At what cost ? Acknowledging opportunity costs is also a really great way to asses what may be your hurdles in achieving your goals.

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2 Why is opportunity cost important?

Opportunity cost is important because it helps you recognize the trade-offs and costs of your decisions. Every choice you make involves giving up something else, and sometimes that something else might be more valuable than what you gain. By considering the opportunity cost of your decisions, you can avoid making choices that are irrational, wasteful, or harmful to your goals. You can also use opportunity cost to prioritize your options and allocate your resources more efficiently and effectively.

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Opportunity cost is centered on good decision-making. You look at how one arrives at a sound decision when presented with options. For instance, if one has an option of either getting into school or cementing their position at work, which ever choice is taken will mean that there is something they have to forgo. Going to school will mean acquiring new skills or enhancing the old ones. This will in turn make them more competitive in the job market. However, they may miss out on establishing themselves in that organization. That which they will forgo is the opportunity cost. Thus, understand the opportunity cost is crucial in decision-making because in each decision made, the gains should outweigh losses.

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3 How to calculate opportunity cost?

To calculate the opportunity cost of your decisions, you need to identify the alternatives that you have and estimate their value. The value of an alternative can be expressed in different ways, such as money, time, utility, or satisfaction. The opportunity cost of your decision is the difference between the value of the best alternative and the value of the chosen option. For example, if you have $100 and you can either buy a new pair of shoes or invest it in a stock that pays 10% interest, the opportunity cost of buying the shoes is $10, which is the interest that you could have earned by investing.

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Learning how to deal and manage loss is just as crucial as learning how to deal and mange gains. There have been many situations where I've had to loose something on order to gain much more. Set your goals and standards high. Understand your worth and value. Be willing to adapt and change. Learn to reject anything that will not be profitable for you in the long run.

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4 How to reduce opportunity cost?

To reduce the opportunity cost of your decisions, you need to make choices that maximize your benefits and minimize your sacrifices. This means that you should consider all the relevant factors and consequences of your options, and weigh them according to your preferences and goals. You should also look for ways to increase the value of your chosen option or decrease the value of the alternative. For example, if you decide to go to college instead of working, you can reduce the opportunity cost by applying for scholarships, choosing a major that has high demand and salary, and studying hard to get good grades.

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5 How to avoid opportunity cost bias?

Opportunity cost bias is a cognitive error that occurs when you ignore or underestimate the potential outcomes of your decisions. This can lead to choices that are not optimal or rational, and that can harm your long-term interests. Examples of opportunity cost bias include sunk cost fallacy, status quo bias, and loss aversion. Sunk cost fallacy is when you continue to invest in a project or activity that is failing or losing value, despite the potential of investing in a better alternative. Status quo bias is when you prefer to stick to your current situation or choice, even if there are better options available. Loss aversion is when you avoid making a decision or taking a risk that could result in a loss, even if the potential gain is higher than the potential loss. To avoid opportunity cost bias, it’s important to be aware of your own assumptions and emotions that can influence decision-making. Additionally, seek out and evaluate information and evidence to compare options and their opportunity costs. Finally, challenge yourself to think creatively and critically about alternatives and their value, and be open to feedback and learning from mistakes.

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6 How to apply opportunity cost in your life?

Opportunity cost is a powerful tool that can help you make better decisions in your personal and professional life. To take advantage of this tool, you should set clear and realistic goals that reflect your values and priorities, and use them as a guide for your decisions. Analyze the options and alternatives you have for achieving your goals, and estimate their value and opportunity cost. Then, select the option with the highest value and lowest opportunity cost, or that gives you the best balance between them. Additionally, review and monitor your decisions and their outcomes, making adjustments if necessary based on new information or feedback. Finally, learn from your experience to improve your decision-making skills and avoid opportunity cost bias.

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