What Is a "Social Cost" of Production

question 101

Multiple Choice

What is a "social cost" of production?

• A)the cost of the natural resources used up in production
• B)the total costs of producing a product, both implicit and explicit costs
• C)the sum of all costs to individuals in society, regardless of whether the costs are borne by those who produce the products or consume the product
• D)the cost of the environmental damage created by production

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Definitions:

Standard Costs

Predetermined costs for materials, labor, and overhead used as a benchmark for evaluating actual production costs.

Factory Overhead Cost Variance

The difference between the actual factory overhead costs incurred and the expected (or budgeted) overhead costs based on standard cost accounting.

Flexible Factory Overhead Budget

A budget that adjusts overhead costs in response to changes in actual production or activity, allowing for more accurate costing.

Direct Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual price and the standard price of direct materials multiplied by the actual quantity of direct materials used in producing a product.