Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
But a compulsive chase for GDP growth at all costs can be counter-productive since it is not a holistic but a misleading measure.
1
The total amount of money that needs to be spent in a business.
2
The money that you have to pay for something
3
Regardless of the expense or effort involved.
4
Legal expenses allowed in favor of the winning party or against the losing party in a suit.
5
An unwelcome experience or action.