Gerry works 40 hours a week managing Gerry's Market, without drawing a salary. He could earn $600 a week doing the same work for Jean. Gerry's Market owes its bank $100,000, and Gerry has invested $100,000 of his own money. If Gerry's accounting profits are $1,000 per week while the interest on his bank debt is $200 per week, his economic profits are: $400 per week. $800 per week. $200 per week. $1200 per week. $0 per week. O

Gerry works 40 hours a week managing Gerry's Market, without drawing a salary. He could earn $600 a week doing the same work for Jean. Gerry's Market owes its bank $100,000, and Gerry has invested $100,000 of his own money. If Gerry's accounting profits are $1,000 per week while the interest on his bank debt is $200 per week, his economic profits are: $400 per week. $800 per week. $200 per week. $1200 per week. $0 per week. O

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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