Engineering Economy (17th Edition)
17th Edition
ISBN: 9780134870069
Author: William G. Sullivan, Elin M. Wicks, C. Patrick Koelling
Publisher: PEARSON
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Q)Distinguish between explicit and implicit costs, giving examples of each.
(a) What are the explicit and implicit costs, say for example for joining university study?
(b) Why does the economist classify normal profits as a cost?
(c) Are economic profits a cost of production?
Long-run average cost (AC) of operation may decrease for three reasons.a. List and explain the three reasons why the average unit cost may decrease in the auto industry or any other industry over time.
b. Give an example of the learning curve for a business operation where the average costs were reduced due to cumulative production experience.
c. Suppose that the global learning curve for solar power installation in the US is at 93% according to a recent study. interpret what this learning rate implies.
d. How might the learning curve information help businesses in making operational decisions?
Which of the following best defines a sunk cost?
A. Costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered.
B. The variable costs associated with increasing production.
C. The total costs including both fixed and variable costs.
D. Future costs that are expected to be incurred as a result of current decisions.
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Engineering Economy (17th Edition)
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