Suppose the Entrepreneur Could Earn $1,000 as an Employee Elsewhere

question 55

Multiple Choice

$\begin{array}{l}\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Assume an apple farmer incurs the following costs and revenues: } \\\hline \text { Fertilizer: } & \$ 200 \\\hline \text { Seeds: } & \$ 75 \\\hline \text { Water: } & \$ 250 \\\hline \text { Wages: } & \$ 750 \\\hline \text { Property taxes: } & \$ 600 \\\hline \text { Interest payments on borrowed funds: } & \$ 1,200 \\\hline \text { Sales of apples: } & \$ 4,000 \\\hline\end{array}\\\text { Table } 22.1\end{array}$ Suppose the entrepreneur could earn $1,000 as an employee elsewhere.This means the accounting profit is

• A)$1,525.
• B)$925.
• C)-$75.
• D)-$1,000.

Identify the principles of opportunity cost and how they influence trade-offs.

Illustrate the benefits of specialization and trade for individuals, states, and countries.

Comprehend the concept of equilibrium in different economic contexts.

Explain the factors leading to gains from trade and how they enhance economic efficiency.

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Definitions:

Net Advantage

The benefit or gain that results from a specific course of action, minus any associated costs.

Resale Value

The estimated value for which an asset can be sold in the marketplace after some period of use.

Depreciation Tax Shield

A reduction in taxable income for firms, achieved through claiming depreciation expenses, thereby lowering the tax liability.

Corporate Tax Rate

The percentage of a corporation's taxable income that is paid as tax to the government, varying by country and sometimes within regions of a country.