Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 248

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)An explicit cost is an actual cost; an implicit cost is a theoretical cost.
• B)Economic costs include both explicit costs and implicit costs.
• C)An explicit cost is more important, dollar for dollar, than an implicit cost.
• D)Explicit costs are accounting costs, not economic costs; implicit costs are economic costs, not accounting costs.

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Definitions:

Private Owners

Individuals or entities that legally possess property or businesses and hold exclusive rights over their use and distribution.

Selfish Ends

pertains to actions or goals pursued for personal gain or advantages, often disregarding the welfare of others.

Property Rights

Legal rights over the use, control, and transfer of property, including intellectual and physical goods.

Property Taxes

Levies on property owners based on the assessed value of their real estate, used primarily to fund local services like schools and infrastructure.