Foundations of Economics, Student Value Edition (8th Edition)
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Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
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Which of the following gives an example of an implicit cost for a bakery?
The cost of flour used to make bread
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Foundations of Economics, Student Value Edition (8th Edition)
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