I. 🍃Introduction
- Definition of opportunity cost
- Importance of understanding opportunity cost in government spending

II. Effect of an increase in government spending on higher education
- Less funds available for alternative spending (e.g. healthcare/defence)
- Opportunity cost for taxpayers
- Potential long-term benefits (e.g. increased productivity/output, higher government revenue)

III. Effect of a fall in government spending on healthcare/defence
- Opportunity cost for citizens who rely on these services
- Potential long-term consequences (e.g. decreased national security, decreased public health)

IV. Consideration of long-term opportunity cost
- Importance of considering potential long-term benefits and consequences
- Examples of how an increase in spending on education may have a lower opportunity cost in the long run

V. 👉Conclusion
- Recap of key points
- Importance of considering opportunity cost in government spending decisions