The opportunity cost of a new national park is the:
A) alternative uses for the land and funding for the park.
B) cost of constructing park buildings and highways to get to it.
C) cost of hiring staff and park rangers to provide services for visitors.
D) increased pollution to the wildlife habitat at the park.

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The opportunity cost of a new national park is the alternative uses for the land and funding for the park. This means that if the land is used for the park, it cannot be used for other purposes such as agriculture, housing or industry. Additionally, the funds devoted to building and maintaining the park could have been used for other government programs, such as education or healthcare.

The Opportunity Cost of a New National Park Is The