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Total Economic Cost

Total economic cost is the sum of all costs associated with a decision, including both explicit costs (like money spent) and implicit costs (like opportunities lost).

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Total economic cost is a vital concept in economics that encompasses all costs associated with a decision, including both explicit and implicit costs. Understanding this concept helps individuals and businesses make informed choices by considering not just the money spent, but also the value of oppo...

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Key Terms

Explicit Costs
Direct payments made for resources or services.

Example: Rent paid for office space.

Implicit Costs
The value of the next best alternative forgone.

Example: Income lost from not working while studying.

Opportunity Cost
The cost of the next best alternative that is given up.

Example: Choosing to spend time studying instead of working.

Fixed Costs
Costs that do not change with the level of output.

Example: Monthly rent for a business.

Variable Costs
Costs that vary directly with the level of production.

Example: Materials used in manufacturing.

Cost-Benefit Analysis
A process of comparing the costs and benefits of a decision.

Example: Evaluating whether to invest in new equipment.

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Study of costs involved in business decisions.
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Understanding how resources are allocated efficiently.
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Microeconomics
The study of individual economic units and their decisions.
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Macroeconomics
The study of the economy as a whole.
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Key Concepts

Explicit CostsImplicit CostsOpportunity CostCost-Benefit Analysis