Explain Why an Increase in Price Can Raise Total Revenues

question 150

Essay

Explain why an increase in price can raise total revenues if the price elasticity of demand is inelastic.

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Definitions:

Implicit Costs

Implicit costs are the opportunity costs of using resources owned by the firm for its own use instead of other purposes.

Explicit Costs

Money paid out to different parties during the operation of a business, covering expenses like employee salaries, leasing costs, and material purchases.

Opportunity Costs

The value of the next best alternative forgone as a result of making a particular choice.

Production

The process of creating goods or services by combining various elements such as labor, technology, and raw materials.