You use $50,000 of your own money to start an espresso stand. During the first year you earn a 10% return on that investment. If the current interest rate on savings is 8%, you earn an economic profit of

A. -$4,000.
B. $1,000.
C. $4,000.
D. $5,000.


Answer: B

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