Joe runs a restaurant. He pays his employees $200,000 per year. His ingredients cost him $50,000 per year. Prior to running his restaurant, Joe was a lawyer earning $150,000 per year. What would economists say is Joe's cost of running the restaurant?

A. $150,000
B. $200,000
C. $250,000
D. $400,000


Answer: D

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