A firm is defined as a a president, some vice presidents, and some employees. b. any organization that wants to make a profit. e. any accumulation of productive assets. d. any organization that turns inputs into outputs.

A firm is defined as a a president, some vice presidents, and some employees. b. any organization that wants to make a profit. e. any accumulation of productive assets. d. any organization that turns inputs into outputs.

Microeconomics: Principles & Policy

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337794992

Author:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder, John L. Solow

Publisher:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder, John L. Solow

Chapter8: Output, Price, And Profit: The Importance Of Marginal Analysis

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