Pearson eText Microeconomics -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText Microeconomics -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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ISBN: 9780136879572
Author: Robert Pindyck, Daniel Rubinfeld
Publisher: PEARSON+
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Chapter 7, Problem 1RQ
To determine

Economic cost.

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An explicit cost is a direct payment made to others in the production process which is also used to calculate the economic cost and accounting cost. In the given case, a payment of an annual retainer of $10,000 to the accountant is a direct payment. Therefore, it can be considered as an explicit cost. Therefore, it can be considered as both an economic cost and an accounting cost because since the monetary transaction exists in this payment it is called an accounting cost, whereas by paying the annual retainer of $10,000, the firm purchases the service of the accountant. Thus, it is also a cost of economic resources. Hence, the payment of an annual retainer of $10,000 to the accountant can be considered as an economic cost.

Economics Concept Introduction

Economic cos t: An economic cost is a cost to a firm for utilizing economic resources in the production.

Accounting cost: An accounting cost is the actual expenses, plus depreciation charges for capital equipment.

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