Economics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2025 · Paper 12 · Question 4
9708Scarcity, choice and opportunity cost
A student chooses to study for a degree in engineering at university rather than take a job working as an apprentice engineer. The apprenticeship lasts five years and involves training while working. What will decrease the opportunity cost of this choice?
- Aa decrease in the wages paid to apprentice engineers
- Ba decrease in the number of students studying engineering degrees
- Ca decrease in the number of top grade engineering degrees awarded
- Da decrease in the length of an engineering apprenticeship to four years
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Correct answer: A. a decrease in the wages paid to apprentice engineers
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