slide 1 of 4. When comparing implicit vs. explicit cost, explicit costs or direct costs are payments for the purchase of productive resources. Such costs are clear and require tangible cash outflow or outlay of money that has a direct impact on profits. Examples include wages, rents, raw materials, and utility bills.
Loraine Teston. The 2002 song Like a Stone is sung by Audioslave. The song is about an old man waiting for death.
Arguably the most recognizable version is by Bobby Hatfield (credited to the Righteous Brothers). Most recently it was recorded by Gareth Gates on the album What My Heart Wants to Say.