Cost structure and Break-even point Flashcards

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Learning economies

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They refer to cumulated production over time and they are often stronger in small/labour-intensive firms

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Economies of scope

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It is cheaper to produce both products within the same firm then producing good 1 and good 2 seperately
TC(Qx, Qy)<TC(Qx) + TC(Qy)

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Break-even point

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the point where the firm can cover its operating costs (no losses, no profit)

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At what quantity does the firm break even?

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𝐹𝑖π‘₯𝑒𝑑 πΆπ‘œπ‘ π‘‘/
π‘ƒπ‘Ÿπ‘–π‘π‘’ βˆ’ π‘‰π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘–π‘Žπ‘π‘™π‘’ πΆπ‘œπ‘ π‘‘

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At what revenue does the firm break-even?

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𝑓𝑖π‘₯𝑒𝑑 π‘π‘œπ‘ π‘‘π‘ /
π‘π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘π‘’ βˆ’ π‘£π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘–π‘Žπ‘π‘™π‘’ π‘π‘œπ‘ π‘‘/
π‘π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘π‘’

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6
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Total contribution margin

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pxQ-VCxQ

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% Contribution margin

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(p-VC)/p

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Operating leverage

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Size of the are between the revenue and the total costs line above and below the BEP

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Operating Elasticity

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flexibility of the firms
VCxBEP/FC

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Profit point

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FC+TOI/p-VC

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