Maryann and Don want to open their own deli. To do so, Maryann must give up her job, at which she earns $20000 per year, and Don must give up his part-time job, at which he earns $10000 per year. They must liquidate their money market fund, which earns $1000 interest annually. The rent on the building is $10000 per year, and expenses for such necessities as utilities, corned beef, and pickles are $35000 annually. What is the explicit cost per year of operating the deli?
a. $31,000
b. $76,000
c. $35,000
d. $45,000
e. $10,000

Which of the following statements about brand names is true? brand names give the seller an incentive to provide consistently high-quality products and services in order to protect the reputation of the brand. brand names are always economically wasteful since they dupe consumers into buying more expensive goods and services that are no different from generic versions. it is always rational to prefer brand names over generic substitutes. read the following example and determine whether it illustrates a common critique or defense of advertising. musashi sees a commercial for a brand x clothing company that depicts the wearers of the clothes out having a good time with friends. although he doesn't particularly need new clothes, the commercial prompts him to buy a brand x t-shirt.