I recently came across the term 'sunk cost' and I'm trying to understand what it means. I know it's related to economics and decision making, but I need a clear explanation of the concept.
6 answers
KatanaSharp
Wed Jan 08 2025
A sunk cost is a financial expenditure that has already been made and cannot be retrieved.
Maria
Tue Jan 07 2025
Employee-related expenses, such as salaries and benefits, are another example of sunk costs in business.
KDramaLegendary
Tue Jan 07 2025
It is also known as a retrospective cost because it looks back at past investments.
SkyWalkerEcho
Tue Jan 07 2025
In the realm of business, there are several instances where sunk costs can be found.
Silvia
Tue Jan 07 2025
Marketing expenses often fall into this category, as once money is spent on advertising, it cannot be reclaimed.