Most of the time, there is no such thing as ‘a free lunch’. If I get benefits that can fulfill my interest, then, someone else, even I, myself, can lose something, such as time and money, representatively, in return. This is due to the concept known as ‘Opportunity Cost’. Moreover, if such gain-loss relationship becomes feasible and gains power, a strong collision of an individual’s desires occurs causing strife that could gradually grow into a social conflict. This phenomenon is well described in in-depth writings of this March magazine, which deals with recent conflicting issues around the world. For instance, the Social & Political Desk article deals with ‘Crypto Currency’, which shows conformation among relations of gain and loss, regardless of their demographic factors. Moreover, the International Desk provides insight into the ‘Shutdown of the US’, which is derived from President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration policy that reflects the actions of people holding their own interests above others. In this social fabric, either of the parties or the individuals now unavoidably faces negative growth that blocks them from exchanging positive effects with each other, so that the rift continuously deepens and provokes serious social controversies. It might sound a little bit far off from our daily life, but inevitably, and obviously, it is present in our lives, even in simple group work during school lectures. Thus, it is very important to be fully aware of this concept, and to think about ways that we can benefit from one other, lessening other’s sacrifices.

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