Would you buy a product that costs more because ethical business practices are a part of production costs? If so, how much and for what causes are you willing to spend more? If not, argue why lower priced goods make more sense.
For an expense to qualify as a production cost it must be directly connected to generating revenue for the company. Manufacturers carry production costs related to the raw materials and labor needed to create the product. Service industries carry production costs related to the labor required to implement the service and any materials costs involved in delivering the service.
