Ed Van Zaig is considering opening a sushi bar. To do so, he would have to quit his current job, which pays $20,000 a year, and use a building that he owns and currently rents to his brother for $6,000 a year. His costs at the sushi bar would be $50,000 for food and $2,000 for gas and electricity. What are his implicit costs?

a. $26,000
b. $66,000
c. $78,000
d. $52,000
e. $72,000


A

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