Which of the following is an implicit cost to a firm that produces a good or service?

A. Labor costs
B. Foregone profits of producing a different good or service
C. Costs of operating production machinery
D. Costs of renting or buying land for a production site


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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