A fishers' cooperative has a fixed quota of 600 kg of tuna each week. It is considering using some boats to catch squid instead, because global demand for s...

Assessment: Economics 9214 | Paper 1 Mock 01 | Written Paper 1 Subject: Economics - 9214

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A fishers' cooperative has a fixed quota of 600 kg of tuna each week. It is considering using some boats to catch squid instead, because global demand for squid has risen.

(a) What is meant by opportunity cost? [1]
(b) Explain one possible opportunity cost of allocating boats to squid fishing. [2]
(c) Analyse how higher global demand for squid could affect the cooperative's decision. [1]

Answer Details
  1. (a) Opportunity cost is the next best alternative forgone when a choice is made. [1]
  2. (b) If boats are allocated to squid fishing, less tuna can be caught or sold. [1] This may reduce revenue or profit from tuna. [1]
  3. (c) Higher global demand for squid may raise its price or expected revenue, making squid fishing more attractive to the cooperative. [1]

The decision should compare the expected gain from squid with what is sacrificed by moving boats away from tuna.

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