marginal cost
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of marginal cost
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Their bull case would see that marginal cost expand to 2 times due to currency debasement and capital flow into hard assets.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
And in this case, the marginal cost of each ticket is small – there are not even any very substantial overheads to cover, which often justify a higher price.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
“The marginal cost of production in many Gulf states is very low and in some cases below $20 per barrel,” said Neil Shearing, chief economist at Capital Economics in London.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
“While higher margins increase the marginal cost of trading, they are unlikely to halt gains, especially as investors also push cash prices higher,” said Rob Haworth, senior investment-strategy director at U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 14, 2026
The marginal cost of mutton is thus £ 20/28 per unit.
From Supply and Demand by Hubert D. Henderson
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