Question 1 Report
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]
The decision should compare the expected gain from squid with what is sacrificed by moving boats away from tuna.
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