Economic Costs

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Economic costs are defined as the total value of all resources used in the production of goods or services, encompassing both explicit costs, such as wages and materials, and implicit costs, like opportunity costs of foregone alternatives. This comprehensive measure reflects the true cost of decision-making by considering both direct and indirect expenses, providing a holistic view of resource allocation.

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