Development costs are the costs a business incurs from researching, growing and introducing a new product or service. Development costs are commonly referred to as research and development costs.

The cost of labor is the amount of employee wages and benefits, plus payroll taxes paid by an employer. The cost of labor can be broken into direct and indirect costs. Direct labor costs are those ...

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An asset’s cost basis is the amount it was purchased for, including any associated fees. An investor’s cost basis is the amount they paid for an asset when they purchased it, including any commissions ...

Opportunity cost is a concept in economics that refers to the value of the next best alternative that is forgone when making a choice — i.e., the cost of the best alternative that is not chosen.

Whether it means investing in one stock over another or simply opting to study for a big math exam instead of meeting a friend for pizza, opportunity cost pervades every facet of life. That’s because ...

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The All Inclusive Sustainable Cost ("AISC") is a very poor measure for evaluating mining company's relative performance. Without a strict definition, mining companies can manipulate the measure. This ...