When the cost of a taxi ride rose, martina started packing a lunch instead of going to a restaurant. which economic principle does this demonstrate?

According to Gregory Mankiw, a US teacher and economist, this example would demonstrate the economic principle of "the significance of opportunity cost in decision making". Martina had to give up going to restaurants in order to continue travelling by taxi. She probably compared the cost and benefits of packing lunch vs going to a restaurant before taking the final decision.

it brings together the military and civilian sectors of society to harness the total power of the nation. it is the mechanism that facilitates the successful prosecution of any conflict.it brings together the military and civilian sectors of society to harness the total power of the nation. it is the mechanism that facilitates the successful prosecution of any conflict.