Question

Distinguish between fixed cost and Variable
cost? What is the importance of this
distinction in
theory of
value.

Answer 1

Answer:

Fixed cost includes expenses that remain constant for a period of time irrespective of the level of outputs, like rent, salaries, and loan payments, while variable costs are expenses that change directly and proportionally to the changes in business activity level or volume, like direct labor, taxes, and operational

Answer 2

Answer:

In accounting, fixed costs are expenses that remain constant for a period of time irrespective of the level of outputs. Variable costs are expenses that change directly and proportionally to the changes in business activity level or volume. Even if the output is nil, fixed costs are incurred.