John owns a computer repair shop and he owns the building where his shop is located. If he closed his business he could rent the building for $2,222 per month. Before he had the shop, he worked for a company and earned $4,067 per month. His utility bills are $511 per month and his labor costs are $1,165 per month. What is John's opportunity cost of running the business?

John owns a computer repair shop and he owns the building where his shop is located. If he closed his business he could rent the building for $2,222 per month. Before he had the shop, he worked for a company and earned $4,067 per month. His utility bills are $511 per month and his labor costs are $1,165 per month. What is John's opportunity cost of running the business?

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

14th Edition

ISBN:9780190931919

Author:NEWNAN

Publisher:NEWNAN

Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

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