In: Economics
Suppose you have $10,000 in a savings account that earns 4% interest. Further, suppose you were to take all $10,000 out and start a business. After a year you sell the business for $15,000
a- What is the accounting profit you made on the sale of this business?
b-What is the economic profit you made on the sale of this business?
a. Accounting profit earned is $ 5,000
Explanation is as follows:
Sale of business: $ 15,000
Less: Investment made: $ 10,000
Accounting profit earned: $5,000
Reqb: Economic Profit earned is $ 4,600
Explanation is as follows:
Sale of business: $15,000
Less: Investment made: $10,000
Less: Loss of revenue in form of interest ($10,000@4%): $ 400
Economic Profit earned is: $4,600
Note: economic profit takes in to consideration theh opportunity cost of resources employed by the owner.