+**Total Cost** refers to the complete sum of all expenditures, both apparent and hidden, incurred to produce something or provide a service. It integrates all elements of expense, from initial outlay to final disposal, providing a full financial perspective. This includes both [Direct Costs](/wiki/Direct_Costs) and [Indirect Costs](/wiki/Indirect_Costs), essential for true economic understanding.
+## See also
+- [Cost Analysis](/wiki/Cost_Analysis)
+- [Fixed Cost](/wiki/Fixed_Cost)
+- [Variable Cost](/wiki/Variable_Cost)
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