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ant, who helps him to draw up the following chart with

their best predictions about costs and revenues.

Predicted annual costs

Predicted annual revenues

Basic wage $20,000 $75,000

Rent of space $12,000

Rent of

equipment $18,000

Utilities $ 2,000

Miscellaneous $ 5,000

The basic wage does seem a bit low, the accountant

admits, but she tells José to remember that as

owner of the business, José will get to keep any

profits as well. From an economist’s point of view,

is the accountant’s list of costs complete? From an

economist’s point of view, what are José’s expected

profits?

REVIEW AND PRACTICE ∂ 173

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