ECON MACRO (with MindTap Printed Access Card) (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
ECON MACRO (with MindTap Printed Access Card) (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
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ISBN: 9781337408738
Author: William A. McEachern
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 1P
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To explain: If the thought of finishing an expensive meal even if the appetite is full is right or not.

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Sunk costs are costs which cannot be recovered once it’s incurred. The business does not consider sunk costs when planning on the production or selling of the goods, because they cannot alter these costs to reduce total costs or increase revenue. Sunk costs are a part of every business organization. Thus, one can work effectively to reduce these sunk costs.

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Since the cost of the expensive meal is already incurred, it cannot be recovered. Thus, it is a sunk cost. Since now the sunk cost is already incurred, it should not be considered in the decision making to maximize utility. Thus, if an individual cleans their plate despite being full, they are reducing their utility because they have already received the maximum utility from the dish when they are full. Irrespective of eating the entire dish or leaving it halfway, still means you have paid for the entire dish. Thus, one can rather choose to share the dish or pack the leftovers to eat at home, thus, keeping their utility intact.

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