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FALLACY OF COMPOSITION: The logical fallacy of arguing that what is true for the parts is also true for the whole. In the study of economics, this takes the form of assuming that what works for parts of the economy, such as households or businesses also works for the aggregate, or macroeconomy. The contrasting fallacy, which you might want to examine next, is the fallacy of division.

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ACCOUNTING COST

An actual outlay or expenses incurred in the production of a good that shows up in a firm's accounting statements and records. Accounting cost is an explicit payment (that is, money changing hands) incurred by a firm. Accounting cost, while very important to accountants, company CEOs, shareholders, and the Internal Revenue Service, is only minimally important to economists. The reason is that economists are more interested in economic cost (also called opportunity cost), which is the value of foregone production.

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Today, you are likely to spend a great deal of time flipping through mail order catalogs trying to buy either a lighted magnifying glass or a small, foam rubber football. Be on the lookout for small children selling products door-to-door.
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The 1909 Lincoln penny was the first U.S. coin with the likeness of a U.S. President.
"Lead the life that will make you kindly and friendly to everyone about you, and you will be surprised what a happy life you will lead."

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