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fixed costs

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fixed costs,
n.pl the costs that do not change to meet fluctuations in enrollment or in use of services (e.g., salaries, rent, business license fees, and depreciation).

fixed costs
the costs which are not affected by the size and the output of the enterprises in a business, such as a farm. Called also overhead costs. Includes interest on mortgage, rates, taxes.


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A quick guide for analysis of loss-cost metrics recognizes that, on average, fixed costs represent just 20% to 25% of total program costs.
Fixed costs are those that were present even before we opened the door to the first patient or even if no patients were ever seen.
The closure of the plant, which employs 340 workers, is expected to reduce fixed costs in 2006 by $25 million.
 
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