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The Price of Choice

Advanced opportunity cost analysis in development economics. Explore trade-offs, budget constraints, and the true cost of policy choices through realistic South Asian scenarios with multi-dimensional impact assessment.

🏛️ Policy Scenario

Rajasthan Rural Development Program
You are the Planning Commission secretary allocating funds for rural development in drought-affected districts. Each program addresses different aspects of rural poverty but competes for limited resources.

🚫 Constraints & Trade-offs

• Total budget: ₹2,000 crores over 5 years
• Must address immediate drought relief and long-term development
• Political pressure for visible infrastructure projects
• Limited administrative capacity in remote areas
₹2,000 Cr
Total Budget
₹2,000 Cr remaining

📊 Current Allocation

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📈 Impact Analysis

💡 Opportunity Cost Analysis

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irrigation', name: 'Irrigation Infrastructure', cost: 800, description: 'Modernize canal systems, build check dams, and install drip irrigation for 50,000 hectares', economic: 85, social: 60, environmental: 70, priority: 'high' }, { id: 'employment', name: 'Rural Employment Guarantee', cost: 600, description: 'Expand MGNREGA to provide 200 days guaranteed employment per household', economic: 70, social: 90, environmental: 40, priority: 'high' }, { id: 'healthcare', name: 'Primary Healthcare Centers', cost: 500, description: 'Establish 100 new PHCs with telemedicine capabilities in remote areas', economic: 40, social: 95, environmental: 30, priority: 'medium' }, { id: 'education', name: 'Digital Education Initiative', cost: 400, description: 'Provide tablets and internet connectivity to 2,000 rural schools', economic: 60, social: 85, environmental: 20, priority: 'medium' }, { id: 'roads', name: 'Rural Road Connectivity', cost: 700, description: 'Connect 500 villages with all-weather roads under PMGSY', economic: 75, social: 70, environmental: 45, priority: 'high' }, { id: 'renewable', name: 'Solar Energy Program', cost: 450, description: 'Install solar panels for 10,000 households and 200 community centers', economic: 55, social: 50, environmental: 95, priority: 'low' } ] }, urban: { title: "Mumbai Urban Infrastructure Investment", description: "As Municipal Commissioner, allocate resources for urban development projects addressing Mumbai's infrastructure crisis while balancing multiple stakeholder interests.", budget: 3500, constraints: "• Total budget: ₹3,500 crores over 4 years
• Monsoon deadline for drainage projects
• Land acquisition challenges
• Environmental clearance requirements", programs: [ { id: 'metro', name: 'Metro Line Extension', cost: 1200, description: 'Extend metro by 25km connecting suburban areas to business district', economic: 90, social: 75, environmental: 60, priority: 'high' }, { id: 'drainage', name: 'Storm Water Drainage', cost: 800, description: 'Upgrade drainage system to prevent monsoon flooding in 50 low-lying areas', economic: 60, social: 85, environmental: 70, priority: 'high' }, { id: 'housing', name: 'Affordable Housing', cost: 1000, description: 'Build 20,000 affordable housing units with basic amenities', economic: 65, social: 95, environmental: 40, priority: 'high' }, { id: '