The document defines and provides examples of different types of costs that are relevant to business and economic analysis including:
- Fixed costs that do not vary with activity level (e.g. taxes, insurance)
- Variable costs that vary with activity level (e.g. labor, energy)
- Incremental costs that result from increasing output
- Direct costs that can be directly allocated to outputs (e.g. materials for a chair)
- Indirect costs that are difficult to allocate to specific outputs (e.g. general supplies)
- Standard costs that are planned in advance of production
- Cash costs that involve cash payments versus book costs that represent recovery of past expenditures
- Sunk costs that
This document discusses the concept and types of cost. It defines cost as expenses incurred in supplying goods and services. It outlines 10 types of costs including opportunity cost, direct vs indirect cost, fixed vs variable cost, sunk vs incremental cost. It also discusses cost functions and how factors like output, input prices, technology impact cost. Finally, it examines the cost-output relationship in the short-run and long-run, including graphs of total, average and marginal cost curves in the short-run and long-run average cost curves.
The document discusses the concept of cost and various types of costs from the perspective of the theory of cost. It defines cost and explains opportunity cost versus actual cost. It then outlines 10 main types of costs including direct vs indirect costs, fixed vs variable costs, sunk vs incremental costs, and historical vs replacement costs. The document also discusses cost functions and how factors like output, scale, input prices, and technology influence the cost-output relationship in the short-run. Graphs and examples are provided to illustrate short-run total, average, and marginal costs.
The document discusses the concept of cost and various types of costs from the perspective of the theory of cost. It defines cost and explains opportunity cost versus actual cost. It then outlines 10 main types of costs including direct vs indirect costs, fixed vs variable costs, sunk vs incremental costs, and historical vs replacement costs. The document also discusses cost functions and how factors like output, scale, input prices, and technology influence the cost-output relationship in the short-run. Graphs and examples are provided to illustrate short-run total, average and marginal costs.
Cost analysis refers to the study of how costs behave in relation to factors like output size, scale of operations, input prices, and technology. Cost is influenced by the size of the plant, with larger plants enjoying economies of scale. Cost also depends on output level, input prices, labor issues, technology, and managerial efficiency. Understanding different cost concepts is important for business decision making. Costs can be classified as fixed, variable, historical, replacement, explicit, implicit, avoidable, unavoidable, controllable, uncontrollable, and more.
- Cost analysis deals with the behavior of costs in relation to factors like output, scale of operations, input prices, and technology.
- Costs are classified as fixed and variable. Fixed costs remain constant while variable costs change with output.
- The cost-output relationship and break-even point are important for determining the optimal production level and profitability.
- Break-even analysis identifies the minimum sales needed to cover total costs. It helps managers with cost control, pricing, and other decisions.
The document discusses the key factors of production - land, labor, capital and entrepreneurship - and different types of costs. It defines 13 different concepts of costs, including: fixed vs variable costs; historical vs replacement costs; explicit vs implicit costs; avoidable vs unavoidable costs; controllable vs uncontrollable costs; and accounting vs economic costs. The document provides explanations of each cost concept to help with business decision making and understanding financial statements.
This document discusses cost analysis and cost concepts. It provides definitions of cost, including how costs are influenced by factors like output, price of inputs, technology, and managerial efficiency. It then defines and explains various cost concepts used in business like opportunity costs, fixed vs variable costs, sunk costs, etc. Finally, it discusses cost-output relationships and how total, average, and marginal costs change with different levels of output in the short run.
The document defines and differentiates between various types of costs including total, variable, fixed, average, and marginal costs. It also discusses the differences between short run and long run costs. Total cost is the sum of fixed and variable costs. Variable costs change with output while fixed costs do not. In the long run, all costs are variable. Marginal cost is the change in total cost from producing one additional unit of output. Average cost is total cost divided by units of output. The relationship between average and marginal cost depends on whether average costs are increasing, decreasing, or constant.
This document discusses the concept and types of cost. It defines cost as expenses incurred in supplying goods and services. It outlines 10 types of costs including opportunity cost, direct vs indirect cost, fixed vs variable cost, sunk vs incremental cost. It also discusses cost functions and how factors like output, input prices, technology impact cost. Finally, it examines the cost-output relationship in the short-run and long-run, including graphs of total, average and marginal cost curves in the short-run and long-run average cost curves.
The document discusses the concept of cost and various types of costs from the perspective of the theory of cost. It defines cost and explains opportunity cost versus actual cost. It then outlines 10 main types of costs including direct vs indirect costs, fixed vs variable costs, sunk vs incremental costs, and historical vs replacement costs. The document also discusses cost functions and how factors like output, scale, input prices, and technology influence the cost-output relationship in the short-run. Graphs and examples are provided to illustrate short-run total, average, and marginal costs.
The document discusses the concept of cost and various types of costs from the perspective of the theory of cost. It defines cost and explains opportunity cost versus actual cost. It then outlines 10 main types of costs including direct vs indirect costs, fixed vs variable costs, sunk vs incremental costs, and historical vs replacement costs. The document also discusses cost functions and how factors like output, scale, input prices, and technology influence the cost-output relationship in the short-run. Graphs and examples are provided to illustrate short-run total, average and marginal costs.
Cost analysis refers to the study of how costs behave in relation to factors like output size, scale of operations, input prices, and technology. Cost is influenced by the size of the plant, with larger plants enjoying economies of scale. Cost also depends on output level, input prices, labor issues, technology, and managerial efficiency. Understanding different cost concepts is important for business decision making. Costs can be classified as fixed, variable, historical, replacement, explicit, implicit, avoidable, unavoidable, controllable, uncontrollable, and more.
- Cost analysis deals with the behavior of costs in relation to factors like output, scale of operations, input prices, and technology.
- Costs are classified as fixed and variable. Fixed costs remain constant while variable costs change with output.
- The cost-output relationship and break-even point are important for determining the optimal production level and profitability.
- Break-even analysis identifies the minimum sales needed to cover total costs. It helps managers with cost control, pricing, and other decisions.
The document discusses the key factors of production - land, labor, capital and entrepreneurship - and different types of costs. It defines 13 different concepts of costs, including: fixed vs variable costs; historical vs replacement costs; explicit vs implicit costs; avoidable vs unavoidable costs; controllable vs uncontrollable costs; and accounting vs economic costs. The document provides explanations of each cost concept to help with business decision making and understanding financial statements.
This document discusses cost analysis and cost concepts. It provides definitions of cost, including how costs are influenced by factors like output, price of inputs, technology, and managerial efficiency. It then defines and explains various cost concepts used in business like opportunity costs, fixed vs variable costs, sunk costs, etc. Finally, it discusses cost-output relationships and how total, average, and marginal costs change with different levels of output in the short run.
The document defines and differentiates between various types of costs including total, variable, fixed, average, and marginal costs. It also discusses the differences between short run and long run costs. Total cost is the sum of fixed and variable costs. Variable costs change with output while fixed costs do not. In the long run, all costs are variable. Marginal cost is the change in total cost from producing one additional unit of output. Average cost is total cost divided by units of output. The relationship between average and marginal cost depends on whether average costs are increasing, decreasing, or constant.
Cost analysis refers to studying how costs change with production levels and other economic factors. Costs are classified as explicit or implicit, and by their behavior as fixed, variable, or semi-variable. In the short run, average and marginal costs decrease initially as output rises due to efficiencies, but average costs eventually increase due to diminishing returns. In the long run, all factors are variable and average costs decrease with larger scale until an optimal size is reached.
This document provides an analysis of costs and revenues. It defines and explains various cost concepts including actual and opportunity costs, fixed and variable costs, as well as average, marginal, and total costs. Cost behavior in the short-run and long-run is examined. Revenue concepts such as total, average, and marginal revenue are also introduced. Learning curves and cost functions are discussed. The importance of understanding costs for business decision making is emphasized.
Theory of Production and Cost, Break-even AnalysisKumar Pawar
This document summarizes a presentation on management topics including production theory, costs, and break-even analysis. It was created by three students - Kumar Pawar, Rangat Mehta, and Jay Kheni. The presentation covers the meaning of production, production functions, factors of production, laws of variable proportions and returns to scale. It also defines fixed and variable costs, total and average costs, marginal and opportunity costs. Finally, it explains break-even analysis including the objective to find the production volume where a firm will make a profit.
The document discusses cost and revenue concepts. It defines different types of costs including fixed costs, variable costs, average costs, marginal costs, total costs, sunk costs, replacement costs, and historical costs. It explains cost functions and how total cost, average cost, and marginal cost curves are derived based on changes in output. It also discusses economies of scale and the differences between internal and external economies. Finally, it provides definitions for total revenue, average revenue, and marginal revenue.
Unit III discusses cost and revenue concepts. There are several types of costs including fixed costs that do not vary with output, variable costs that depend on output, average costs that are total costs divided by units of output, and marginal costs which are the change in total costs from producing one additional unit of output. Revenue refers to the value that customers place on a firm's products or services. A cost function describes the relationship between a firm's total costs and its level of output. Key determinants of a firm's costs include input prices, size of plant, rate of output, and efficiency.
This document discusses various cost concepts that are relevant for business operations and decision making. It groups the cost concepts into two categories: 1) accounting cost concepts used for accounting purposes and 2) analytical cost concepts used for economic analysis of business activities. Some key concepts discussed include opportunity cost vs actual cost, fixed vs variable cost, total/average/marginal cost, short-run vs long-run cost, historical vs replacement cost, and private vs social cost.
This document discusses various cost concepts that are relevant for business operations and decision making. It groups the concepts into accounting cost concepts and analytical cost concepts. Some key accounting cost concepts discussed include opportunity cost vs actual cost, business cost vs full cost, explicit vs implicit cost, and out-of-pocket vs book cost. Analytical cost concepts discussed include fixed vs variable cost, total/average/marginal cost, short-run vs long-run cost, incremental vs sunk cost, historical vs replacement cost, and private vs social cost.
Meaning of Cost Analysis
Basic Cost Concept
Basic concept of financial Accounting/ Accounting Rules-Problems
Depreciation
Methods of Depreciation -Problems
Break Even Analysis
Marginal Uses of BEA
This document discusses different types of costs. It defines fixed costs as those that remain constant regardless of output, while variable costs depend on output. It also defines incremental costs as the change in total cost from a one unit change in output, and sunk costs as those that cannot be recovered. Opportunity cost is the lost benefit of the next best alternative use of a resource. Total cost is the total expenditure to produce a given output. Average cost is total cost divided by units of output, and marginal cost is the change in total cost from producing one additional unit of output.
The document discusses key concepts in managerial economics including:
- Accounting costs consider explicit costs while economic costs consider both explicit and implicit costs.
- Fixed costs do not vary with production while variable costs do vary with production. Common fixed costs include rent and salaries while common variable costs are raw materials and labor.
- Average cost is total cost divided by output while marginal cost is the change in total cost from producing one additional unit of output.
- The relationship between average cost and marginal cost is that when marginal cost is diminishing, total cost increases at a diminishing rate, and when marginal cost is rising, total cost increases at an increasing rate. The lowest point of marginal cost corresponds to the minimum point of
This document discusses various cost concepts relevant to business operations and decisions. It groups the concepts into two categories: 1) accounting cost concepts used for accounting purposes and 2) analytical cost concepts used for economic analysis. Some key concepts discussed include opportunity cost vs actual cost, fixed vs variable cost, total vs average vs marginal cost, short-run vs long-run cost, historical vs replacement cost, and private vs social cost.
Ch-1 (B) Cost Concepts, Classificaions and Terms (3).pptxObsaKamil
This document discusses various cost concepts, classifications and terminologies. It defines cost and explains that costs measure the use of resources like materials and labor. Costs are always related to a cost object or purpose. Costs can be classified in different ways such as by behavior (variable, fixed, mixed costs), by organizational responsibility (production, service departments), by function (manufacturing, selling etc.), or by the time period they are charged to revenue (product, period costs). Cost drivers are factors that cause costs to change. Relevant range refers to the level of activity where cost behavior is valid. Opportunity costs and sunk costs are also discussed in relation to decision making.
The document discusses different types of costs that a firm considers when determining production levels, including:
- Fixed costs that do not vary with output. Variable costs vary with output levels. Total costs are the sum of fixed and variable costs.
- Average costs include average fixed cost, average variable cost, and average total cost. Marginal cost is the change in total cost from producing one additional unit.
- Opportunity costs represent the value of the next best alternative forgone. Implicit costs do not involve direct payments but represent foregone opportunities.
- Cost functions determine how costs change with output and allow firms to allocate resources and set prices efficiently. Short-run and long-run cost functions are discussed.
Cost Classification in Management AccountingxChamodiBandara1
The document discusses different ways to classify costs for accounting and decision making purposes. It covers:
1. Direct and indirect costs can be classified as production or non-production costs. Direct costs like materials and labor can be traced to specific products, while indirect costs like maintenance cannot.
2. Costs are also classified as fixed, variable, or mixed depending on how they change with activity levels. Variable costs change with activity while fixed costs do not.
3. For decision making, costs are classified as relevant or irrelevant. Only future costs changed by a decision and opportunity costs are relevant. Sunk costs that cannot be recovered are irrelevant.
Marginal costing is a type of flexible standard costing that separates fixed costs from variable costs. It is a comprehensive method for planning and monitoring costs based on resource drivers. Marginal costing ensures cost fluctuations from changes in operating levels are accurately predicted and incorporated into variance analysis. It has become widely accepted in business over the last 50 years. Marginal cost is the change in total cost from producing one more unit. It includes any additional costs to produce the next unit and varies depending on production levels and time periods considered. The relationship between marginal cost and economies of scale depends on whether average or marginal costs are falling or rising with production. Externalities can cause private and social costs to diverge.
The document discusses various cost concepts including:
- Real cost refers to the actual quantities of factors used in production, while money cost expresses costs in monetary terms.
- Explicit costs are actual expenses paid by the firm, while implicit costs are theoretical expenses not captured in accounting.
- Fixed costs remain constant regardless of output levels, while variable costs fluctuate with output.
- Historical cost refers to the original price paid, while replacement cost is the current price to acquire the same assets.
- Private costs affect individual firms, while social costs impact society as a whole.
The document discusses various cost concepts including:
- Opportunity cost and actual cost
- Business costs and full costs
- Explicit and implicit costs
- Short-run and long-run costs including fixed, variable, average, and marginal costs
- Traditional theories of costs including short-run cost curves and production rules
- Modern theories including the long-run average cost curve and concepts of economies and diseconomies of scale
Macro Economics
For downloading this contact- bikashkumar.bk100@gmail.com
Prepared by Students of University of Rajshahi
Sadia yeasmin
Mst. Humayara khatun
Maimuna Akther Sauda
Mst. Beauty khatun
Salma khatun
This document discusses cost analysis and various cost concepts. It begins by defining cost analysis and its importance in business decision making. It then outlines several types of costs including: opportunity cost, economic cost, accounting cost, private and social costs, incremental and sunk costs, direct and indirect costs, average, marginal and total costs. It also discusses cost-output relationships in the short-run and long-run, factors determining costs, and break-even analysis. The key purpose is to provide an overview of different cost concepts and cost-output relationships that are important for business analysis and decision making.
The document discusses cost theory and concepts. It provides definitions of key cost terms like fixed costs, variable costs, total costs, average costs, and marginal costs. It explains the relationships between these costs and output levels in the short run. Fixed costs remain constant while variable costs and total costs increase with output in the short run. The total, average, and marginal cost curves are U-shaped in the short run.
Cost analysis refers to studying how costs change with production levels and other economic factors. Costs are classified as explicit or implicit, and by their behavior as fixed, variable, or semi-variable. In the short run, average and marginal costs decrease initially as output rises due to efficiencies, but average costs eventually increase due to diminishing returns. In the long run, all factors are variable and average costs decrease with larger scale until an optimal size is reached.
This document provides an analysis of costs and revenues. It defines and explains various cost concepts including actual and opportunity costs, fixed and variable costs, as well as average, marginal, and total costs. Cost behavior in the short-run and long-run is examined. Revenue concepts such as total, average, and marginal revenue are also introduced. Learning curves and cost functions are discussed. The importance of understanding costs for business decision making is emphasized.
Theory of Production and Cost, Break-even AnalysisKumar Pawar
This document summarizes a presentation on management topics including production theory, costs, and break-even analysis. It was created by three students - Kumar Pawar, Rangat Mehta, and Jay Kheni. The presentation covers the meaning of production, production functions, factors of production, laws of variable proportions and returns to scale. It also defines fixed and variable costs, total and average costs, marginal and opportunity costs. Finally, it explains break-even analysis including the objective to find the production volume where a firm will make a profit.
The document discusses cost and revenue concepts. It defines different types of costs including fixed costs, variable costs, average costs, marginal costs, total costs, sunk costs, replacement costs, and historical costs. It explains cost functions and how total cost, average cost, and marginal cost curves are derived based on changes in output. It also discusses economies of scale and the differences between internal and external economies. Finally, it provides definitions for total revenue, average revenue, and marginal revenue.
Unit III discusses cost and revenue concepts. There are several types of costs including fixed costs that do not vary with output, variable costs that depend on output, average costs that are total costs divided by units of output, and marginal costs which are the change in total costs from producing one additional unit of output. Revenue refers to the value that customers place on a firm's products or services. A cost function describes the relationship between a firm's total costs and its level of output. Key determinants of a firm's costs include input prices, size of plant, rate of output, and efficiency.
This document discusses various cost concepts that are relevant for business operations and decision making. It groups the cost concepts into two categories: 1) accounting cost concepts used for accounting purposes and 2) analytical cost concepts used for economic analysis of business activities. Some key concepts discussed include opportunity cost vs actual cost, fixed vs variable cost, total/average/marginal cost, short-run vs long-run cost, historical vs replacement cost, and private vs social cost.
This document discusses various cost concepts that are relevant for business operations and decision making. It groups the concepts into accounting cost concepts and analytical cost concepts. Some key accounting cost concepts discussed include opportunity cost vs actual cost, business cost vs full cost, explicit vs implicit cost, and out-of-pocket vs book cost. Analytical cost concepts discussed include fixed vs variable cost, total/average/marginal cost, short-run vs long-run cost, incremental vs sunk cost, historical vs replacement cost, and private vs social cost.
Meaning of Cost Analysis
Basic Cost Concept
Basic concept of financial Accounting/ Accounting Rules-Problems
Depreciation
Methods of Depreciation -Problems
Break Even Analysis
Marginal Uses of BEA
This document discusses different types of costs. It defines fixed costs as those that remain constant regardless of output, while variable costs depend on output. It also defines incremental costs as the change in total cost from a one unit change in output, and sunk costs as those that cannot be recovered. Opportunity cost is the lost benefit of the next best alternative use of a resource. Total cost is the total expenditure to produce a given output. Average cost is total cost divided by units of output, and marginal cost is the change in total cost from producing one additional unit of output.
The document discusses key concepts in managerial economics including:
- Accounting costs consider explicit costs while economic costs consider both explicit and implicit costs.
- Fixed costs do not vary with production while variable costs do vary with production. Common fixed costs include rent and salaries while common variable costs are raw materials and labor.
- Average cost is total cost divided by output while marginal cost is the change in total cost from producing one additional unit of output.
- The relationship between average cost and marginal cost is that when marginal cost is diminishing, total cost increases at a diminishing rate, and when marginal cost is rising, total cost increases at an increasing rate. The lowest point of marginal cost corresponds to the minimum point of
This document discusses various cost concepts relevant to business operations and decisions. It groups the concepts into two categories: 1) accounting cost concepts used for accounting purposes and 2) analytical cost concepts used for economic analysis. Some key concepts discussed include opportunity cost vs actual cost, fixed vs variable cost, total vs average vs marginal cost, short-run vs long-run cost, historical vs replacement cost, and private vs social cost.
Ch-1 (B) Cost Concepts, Classificaions and Terms (3).pptxObsaKamil
This document discusses various cost concepts, classifications and terminologies. It defines cost and explains that costs measure the use of resources like materials and labor. Costs are always related to a cost object or purpose. Costs can be classified in different ways such as by behavior (variable, fixed, mixed costs), by organizational responsibility (production, service departments), by function (manufacturing, selling etc.), or by the time period they are charged to revenue (product, period costs). Cost drivers are factors that cause costs to change. Relevant range refers to the level of activity where cost behavior is valid. Opportunity costs and sunk costs are also discussed in relation to decision making.
The document discusses different types of costs that a firm considers when determining production levels, including:
- Fixed costs that do not vary with output. Variable costs vary with output levels. Total costs are the sum of fixed and variable costs.
- Average costs include average fixed cost, average variable cost, and average total cost. Marginal cost is the change in total cost from producing one additional unit.
- Opportunity costs represent the value of the next best alternative forgone. Implicit costs do not involve direct payments but represent foregone opportunities.
- Cost functions determine how costs change with output and allow firms to allocate resources and set prices efficiently. Short-run and long-run cost functions are discussed.
Cost Classification in Management AccountingxChamodiBandara1
The document discusses different ways to classify costs for accounting and decision making purposes. It covers:
1. Direct and indirect costs can be classified as production or non-production costs. Direct costs like materials and labor can be traced to specific products, while indirect costs like maintenance cannot.
2. Costs are also classified as fixed, variable, or mixed depending on how they change with activity levels. Variable costs change with activity while fixed costs do not.
3. For decision making, costs are classified as relevant or irrelevant. Only future costs changed by a decision and opportunity costs are relevant. Sunk costs that cannot be recovered are irrelevant.
Marginal costing is a type of flexible standard costing that separates fixed costs from variable costs. It is a comprehensive method for planning and monitoring costs based on resource drivers. Marginal costing ensures cost fluctuations from changes in operating levels are accurately predicted and incorporated into variance analysis. It has become widely accepted in business over the last 50 years. Marginal cost is the change in total cost from producing one more unit. It includes any additional costs to produce the next unit and varies depending on production levels and time periods considered. The relationship between marginal cost and economies of scale depends on whether average or marginal costs are falling or rising with production. Externalities can cause private and social costs to diverge.
The document discusses various cost concepts including:
- Real cost refers to the actual quantities of factors used in production, while money cost expresses costs in monetary terms.
- Explicit costs are actual expenses paid by the firm, while implicit costs are theoretical expenses not captured in accounting.
- Fixed costs remain constant regardless of output levels, while variable costs fluctuate with output.
- Historical cost refers to the original price paid, while replacement cost is the current price to acquire the same assets.
- Private costs affect individual firms, while social costs impact society as a whole.
The document discusses various cost concepts including:
- Opportunity cost and actual cost
- Business costs and full costs
- Explicit and implicit costs
- Short-run and long-run costs including fixed, variable, average, and marginal costs
- Traditional theories of costs including short-run cost curves and production rules
- Modern theories including the long-run average cost curve and concepts of economies and diseconomies of scale
Macro Economics
For downloading this contact- bikashkumar.bk100@gmail.com
Prepared by Students of University of Rajshahi
Sadia yeasmin
Mst. Humayara khatun
Maimuna Akther Sauda
Mst. Beauty khatun
Salma khatun
This document discusses cost analysis and various cost concepts. It begins by defining cost analysis and its importance in business decision making. It then outlines several types of costs including: opportunity cost, economic cost, accounting cost, private and social costs, incremental and sunk costs, direct and indirect costs, average, marginal and total costs. It also discusses cost-output relationships in the short-run and long-run, factors determining costs, and break-even analysis. The key purpose is to provide an overview of different cost concepts and cost-output relationships that are important for business analysis and decision making.
The document discusses cost theory and concepts. It provides definitions of key cost terms like fixed costs, variable costs, total costs, average costs, and marginal costs. It explains the relationships between these costs and output levels in the short run. Fixed costs remain constant while variable costs and total costs increase with output in the short run. The total, average, and marginal cost curves are U-shaped in the short run.
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3. Fixed costs are the costs that are not affected by the
level of activity over a feasible range of operation.
Examples for fixed costs are taxation, insurance and
interest
Variable costs are the costs that vary with the
operation and level of activity.
Examples for variable costs are; Labour, Energy, and
maintenance
4. Incremental Cost is the additional cost that results
from increasing the output of the system..
Reference is usually made to an increase of cost in relation to
some other factor, thus resulting in such expressions as
incremental cost pr ton, incremental cost per gallon, or
incremental cost pr unit of production
5. Direct costs can be reasonably measured and
allocated to a specific output or work activity -- labor
and material costs directly allocated with a product,
service or construction activity.
For example, the material needed to make a chair
would be a direct cost.
6. Indirect costs are difficult to allocate to a specific
output or activity. i-e costs of common tools, general
supplies, and equipment maintenance
Overhead cost consists of plant operating costs that
are not direct labor or material costs. Examples of
overhead include electricity, general repairs, property
taxes, and supervision.
indirect costs, overhead and burden are usually used
interchangeably.
7. Standard Costs are planned costs per unit of output
that are established in advance of actual production.
Developed from??
Labor hours, materials etc….
8. Cash costs are costs that involve cash payments and
results in cash flow. They are the estimated costs and
future expenses for the alternatives being analyzed.
Book costs are costs that do not involve cash payments
but it represent the recovery of past expenditures over a
fixed period of time.
9. A sunk cost is one that has occurred in the past and has
no relevance to estimates of future costs and revenues
related to an alternative course of action.
An opportunity cost is the cost of the best rejected
( i.e., foregone ) opportunity .forgone because of
limited resources;
10. Life-cycle cost is the summation of all costs, both
recurring and nonrecurring, related to a product,
structure, system, or service during its life span.
Life cycle begins with the identification of the
economic need or want ( the requirement ) and ends
with the retirement and disposal activities.
LCC are a summation of all the costs (and some
revenues) over the entire life span of a structure, or
system.
11. Recurring costs
Recurring costs are costs that are repeated when an
organization produces similar goods or services on a
continuing basis.
Examples of recurring costs are variable costs, because they
repeat with each unit of output
Nonrecurring costs
Nonrecurring costs are those costs which are not repetitive
with the production of a merchandise or service.
Examples of recurring costs are purchase cost for real estate
upon which a plant will be built and construction costs.
12.
13.
14. Consumer goods and services are those
products or services that are directly used by
people to satisfy their wants. Food, clothing,
homes, cars, television sets, haircuts, opera,
and medical services are examples.
Producer goods and services are used to
produce consumer goods and services or
other producer goods. Machine tools, factory
buildings are examples.
15. Goods and services are produced and desired
because they have utility—the power to
satisfy human wants and needs.
Utility is most commonly measured in terms
of value(price that must be paid to obtain the
particular item)
16. Goods and services may be divided into two
types:
1. necessities
2. luxuries
These terms are relative, because, for most
goods and services, what one person
considers a necessity may be considered a
luxury by another.
17.
18. The relationship between price and demand
can be expressed as the linear function
where a is the intercept on the price axis
and −b is the slope.
19. Most general economic principles are stated
for situations in which perfect competition
exists.
Perfect competition occurs in a situation in
which any given product is supplied by a
large number of vendors and there is no
restriction on additional suppliers entering
the market.
20. Monopoly is at the opposite pole from perfect
competition.
A Perfect monopoly exists when a unique
product or service is only available from a
single supplier and that vendor can prevent
the entry of all others into the market.
23. Fixed costs remain constant over a wide
range of activities, but variable costs vary in
total with the volume of output
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27. An economic breakeven point for an
operation occurs when total revenue equals
total cost.
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31. A company produces circuit boards used to
update outdated computer equipment. The fixed
costs $42,000 per month, and the variable cost is
$53 per circuit board. The selling price per unit is
p=$150−0.02D. Maximum output of the plant is
4,000 units per month.
a. Determine optimum demand for this product.
b. What is the maximum profit per month?
c. At what volumes does breakeven occur?
d. What is the company’s range of profitable
demand?
32. An electric power plant uses solid
waste for fuel in the production of
electricity. The cost Y in dollars per
hour to produce electricity is
Y = 12 + 0.3 X +0.27X^2. Revenue
in dollars per hour from the sale of
electricity is15 X − 0.2X^2.Find the
value of X that gives maximum
profit.
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