Meaning The mathematical relationship between the cost of a product and various determinants of costs is referred to as a cost function. The dependent variable in a cost function is unit cost or total cost, while the independent variables are the price of a factor, the size of the output or capacity utilization, or any…
“Cost is a fundamental notion in economics.” It refers to the sum of money paid to get products and services. To put it another way, cost is a financial assessment of the resources, materials, hazards, time, and utilities consumed to acquire goods and services. Cost principles and interrelationships: Optimal input utilization and production. A farmer’s…