EBK ECON MICRO
EBK ECON MICRO
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ISBN: 9781337671828
Author: MCEACHERN
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 7, Problem 1P
To determine

Whether Amos McCoy is currently earning an economic profit or not.

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Amos McCoy is not currently making an economic profit. Difference between the revenue received from the sale of an output and the opportunity cost of the inputs is called economic profit. Total earnings calculated according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is called accounting profit.

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Both alternatives are considered (i.e explicit and implicit cost) while estimating economic cost. Accounting cost does not take into consideration implicit cost. Opportunity cost associated with raising soyabean is being ignored while calculating accounting profit. While raising corn at a profit of $100 per acer, profit of $200 per acer is being ignored on soyabean. Economic loss of $100 is being incurred ($200-$100=$100). Amos McCoy is not currently making an economic profit. In the end, it should be concluded that he should grow soyabeans and get out of the corn business.

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