Opportunity wage refers to the

A. Income an individual loses when he or she quits a job.
B. Value of goods and services that could be purchased with a certain individual's income.
C. Highest wage an individual would earn in his or her best alternative job.
D. Income equivalent of a volunteer worker.

Answer: C

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