Tony Stark (aka Iron Man), is trying to recruit Peter Parker (aka Spider-Man), to join him in his fight against Captain America.  In this clip the two heroes have a heart-to-heart talk about why Peter does what he does.  In typical hero fashion, Peter declares his desire to help the little guy.  In the final pitch, Tony asks Peter if he’s ever been to Germany.  Peter replies that he can’t go to Germany because he has homework.  What?!?!  That’s your reason Spider-Man?  Sounds like someone doesn’t understand the idea of opportunity costs very well.  Or perhaps, Peter is focused on a different cost.  Telling his aunt May about the trip, might be a situation where the costs exceed the benefits.

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