Alicia is a college sophomore studying drama at her local community college in Texas. Halfway through the school year, Alicia is offered a job in Hollywood as an actress on a soap opera which will pay her $72,800 per year. Douglas is a college sophomore studying sociology at Alicia's college. Douglas does not have any work experience, and he would earn $18,000 per year if he were to quit school and get a full-time job. If we assume that Douglas and Alicia only have a choice of either staying in school or dropping out and working full time, an economist would most likely predict that _________________ is more likely to drop out of school this year because _________________________.
a.Douglas, his opportunity cost of staying in school is higher than Alicia's
b.Douglas, his opportunity cost of staying in school is lower than Alicia's
c.Alicia, her opportunity cost of staying in school is higher than Douglas's
d.Alicia, her opportunity cost of staying in school is lower than Douglas's.