What is the difference between fixed and variable costs? Give examples of each type of cost.

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FIXED COSTS are those expenses of the firm that are stable and do not change with the level of output. Examples include rent and executive salaries.

VARIABLE COSTS are those expenses of the firm that vary directly with the level of output. Examples of variable costs associated with output include cost of materials, direct labor, and packaging.

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