Opportunity cost

when presented with multiple opportunities, the cost of making a certain choice in comparison to its alternatives

Issue Brief Education Higher Ed
Apr 09 2026
When College Doesn’t Pay: A Guide for University Trustees
By Preston Cooper Read More
Commentary Culture, Economics
Jul 17 2025
The Economics of DIY
By Roland G. Fryer, Jr. Read More
Commentary Economics, Culture
May 31 2022
The Virtue Bubble Is About to Burst. Good Riddance.
By Allison Schrager Read time 1 mins Read More
Commentary Economics, Culture Employment, Children & Family
Nov 13 2018
Your Family, Your Choice
By Oren Cass Read time 2 mins Read More
Commentary Economics, Economics Employment, Tax & Budget
Oct 19 2016
Maryland Pays Marriott to Stay
By Preston Cooper Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Health Healthcare
Aug 30 2016
The Opportunity Cost of Medicaid
By Oren Cass Read time 5 mins Read More
Commentary Health Healthcare
Aug 30 2016
Medicaid Doesn't Help Alleviate Poverty—So Why Do We Keep Spending More On It?
By Oren Cass Read time 16 mins Read More
Commentary Health, Health, Health Pharmaceuticals, FDA Reform, Pharmaceuticals
May 20 2015
The True Cost Of Costly Drug Development
By Yevgeniy Feyman, Paul Howard Read time 3 mins Read More
Commentary Economics Tax & Budget
Apr 14 2015
Taxes Cost More Than What We Pay
By Caroline Baum Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Economics Tax & Budget
Sep 21 2010
Voodoo Economics Of the Silver Screen
By Josh Barro Read time 7 mins Read More