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Chapter 2: Q 2 (page 42)

Why do you suppose that economists have estimated the dollar value of the combined opportunity costs of time that U.S. commuters spend in gridlocked traffic to be in excess of $150billion per year? Explain your reasoning.

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Because the starting price of conversion is $150billion and the time spent commuting is 7billion hours.

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Step 1. Opportunity Cost

Opportunity cost is the next best alternative to satisfy the wants among choices.

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Step 2. Reason

Economists have estimated the dollar value of the combined opportunity costs from when the United States commuters spend in gridlocked traffic to be in excess of $150billion per year because the conversion of the cars by Becker Automotive Inc. starts at $150,000.

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