"All future costs are relevant in decision making." Do you agree? Why?
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In other words, a cost is relevant if the total cost changes with the decision made. So, if we say "all future costs are relevant in decision making", it might not be entirely accurate. Not all future costs are relevant. For example, sunk costs, which are costs Show more…
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