Fred is considering opening a ski shop in Colorado. Assume Fred will i

Fred is considering opening a ski shop in Colorado. Assume Fred will incur the following costs: building rent = $100,000/year, inventory = $250,000/year, energy = $50,000/year, and labor (one clerk) = $10,000/year.

In addition, Fred’s current income as a computer programmer is $40,000 per year. Assuming Fred would earn $460,000 in revenues, he could expect to earn: A) an accounting profit of $10,000 per year.
B) an accounting profit of $60,000 per year.
C) an economic profit of $10,000 per year.
D) an economic profit of $50,000 per year.

ANSWER

C