An Avoidable Cost Is a Cost That Can Be Eliminated

question 66

True/False

An avoidable cost is a cost that can be eliminated (in whole or in part)as a result of choosing one alternative over another.

Analyze the concept of price discrimination, including its conditions and outcomes.

Recognize the economic implications of monopoly on long-run profit potential and market entry barriers.

Identify and understand different sources and consequences of natural monopoly.

Examine the absence or presence of supply curves in monopolistic markets.

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Definitions:

Popular Belief

A widely held opinion or conviction among a large group of people, regardless of whether it is based on fact or myth.

Slippery Slope Fallacy

A logical fallacy in which a relatively small first step leads to a chain of related events culminating in some significant effect, much like sliding down a slippery slope.

Gambler's Fallacy

A logical fallacy in which one assumes that future probabilities are altered by past events, often seen in gambling when assuming a certain outcome is "due".

Sunk Cost Fallacy

The misconception of valuing a project or investment based on the amount of resources already invested, rather than the prospective future returns.