Since, over the long run, there would be no output produced if a firm's owners did not receive at least a normal return on investment, normal profit is considered to be a cost of production.

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Normal profit is the return required by owners to continue investing in the business. It is considered a cost of production because without it, there would be no incentive for owners to continue producing goods or services.

Since, Over the Long Run, There Would Be No Output