Think Like An Economist

S E6: Is now the time to improve yourself?

Aug 25, 2020
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ADVICE

Marginal Principle in Education

  • Consider the marginal principle when deciding whether to invest in education or training.
  • Evaluate if one more semester or training module is worth the cost and effort.
ADVICE

Cost-Benefit and Opportunity Cost

  • Use the cost-benefit principle and opportunity cost principle to assess investments.
  • Consider what you're giving up by choosing education or training, like potential earnings or travel.
INSIGHT

Lower Opportunity Cost

  • The pandemic has decreased the opportunity cost of education, as alternative activities are limited.
  • Evaluate if the current low opportunity cost makes education more attractive despite downsides.
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