AP Microeconomics Flashcards: Cost Benefit Analysis

Study Cost Benefit Analysis in AP Microeconomics with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

If costs are $500 and benefits are $450, should you proceed?

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ANSWER

No, since costs exceed benefits. Negative net benefit means the decision destroys value.

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A consultant charges

150,000

for a market analysis report. A company pays this fee and receives the report. After reviewing the report, the company must decide whether to launch a new product, which requires an additional investment of

500,000

. In making the decision to launch the new product, the

150,000

fee for the report should be regarded as

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