Many Economists Argue That Certain Rules Must Guide the Use

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Essay

Many economists argue that certain rules must guide the use of economic policies.What are the benefits and costs of economic policies conducted by rules?

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Definitions:

Implicit Costs

These refers to the opportunity costs that are not directly paid or incurred but represent the foregone benefits from using resources in a particular way.

Economic Profit

The difference between total revenue and total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, indicating the financial success exceeding the opportunity cost of resources.

Accounting Profit

The net income for a company calculated by subtracting total expenses from total revenues according to accounting principles, not including implicit costs.

Short-run Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied over a short period, considering some inputs remain fixed.