Which statement best describes the US economy during the late 1940s and 1950s? A: The economy was very weak during the postwar era. B: The economy was very strong during the postwar era. C: The economy remained even during the postwar era. D: The economy wildly fluctuated during the postwar era.

B. The Economy Was very strong during the postwar era

Explanation:

This is because wartime production had given many people who stayed in America jobs during the war and had allowed for the increase in consumer goods after the war and an increase in the amount of people working after the war.

the correct answer is “opportunity cost”. opportunity cost is what a company misses out because it decided in one option over another one. in this case, the company decided to invest in building a factory so it gave up another possible benefit or profit in order to achieve success with the factory.  

trade-off is not the correct answer since it is a situation in which you accept losing something in return for benefits in other areas.

and finally, consequence is a general term used to accept what it comes when you make a decision. it can be a positive or negative consequence depending if the decision you took was the correct one.