The main goal of a business is to be profitable. To calculate profitability, economists incorporate alternative measures that go beyond the traditional revenue less expenses. For example, economists think on the margin and include opportunity costs when determining their profitability. This assignment provides the opportunity to compare and contrast accounting and economic methodology to determine how best to meet the goals set by the business. Discuss the similarities and differences between how a manager values the products that they sell and how a consumer values products that they purchase. How do marginal revenue, marginal cost, and opportunity cost enter the valuation process? (Note: Be sure to include the definition of each term in your response.) • Compare and contrast economic profit and accounting profit. Which is the more effective measurement for managerial use? Defend your answer with examples from the readings. • Discuss a leadership decision that might be influenced by an understanding of marginal revenue, marginal cost, and opportunity cost.
The main goal of a business is to be profitable. To calculate profitability, economists incorporate alternative measures that go beyond the traditional revenue less expenses. For example, economists think on the margin and include opportunity costs when determining their profitability. This assignment provides the opportunity to compare and contrast accounting and economic methodology to determine how best to meet the goals set by the business. Discuss the similarities and differences between how a manager values the products that they sell and how a consumer values products that they purchase. How do marginal revenue marginal cost and opportunity cost enter the valuation process? (Note: Be sure to include the definition of each term in your response.) • Compare and contrast economic profit and accounting profit. Which is the more effective measurement for managerial use? Defend your answer with examples from the readings. • Discuss a leadership decision that might be influenced by an understanding of marginal revenue marginal cost and opportunity cost.