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sunk cost

Cost already incurred which cannot be recovered regardless of future events.

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  1. Sunk costs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    The sunk cost is distinct from economic loss. For example, when a car is purchased, it can subsequently be resold; however, it will probably not be resold for the ...
     
  2. Sunk cost dilemma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    A sunk cost dilemma is a dilemma of having to choose between continuing a project of uncertain prospects already involving considerable sunk costs, ...
     
  3. Sunk Cost Definition | Investopedia
    A sunk cost differs from other, future costs that a business may face, such as inventory costs or R&D expenses, because it has already happened. Sunk costs are ...
     
  4. The Sunk Cost Fallacy « You Are Not So Smart
    Mar 25, 2011 ... The Misconception: You make rational decisions based on the future value of objects, investments and experiences. The Truth: Your decisions ...
     
  5. Sunk Cost
    Aug 18, 2012 ... A "sunk cost" is a cost that you have already incurred and that you cannot recover . People often have an irrational desire to use products for ...
     
  6. The Psychology of Sunk Cost - Communication Cache
    The sunk cost effect is manifested in a greater tendency to continue an endeavor ... estimates of the same project by those who had not incurred a sunk cost. The ...
     
  7. What is sunk cost? definition and meaning
    Definition of sunk cost: Money already spent and permanently lost. Sunk costs are past opportunity costs that are partially (as salvage, if any) or totally ...
     
  8. Sunk Cost - Financial Dictionary - The Free Dictionary
    Money that has already been spent. Sunk costs are important because a company may use, for example, an old piece of equipment to make a new product.