Economics: Private and Public Choice (MindTap Course List)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781305506725
Author: James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 21, Problem 6CQ
To determine
The advantages, disadvantages, and efficiency of a corporate form of business firm.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
How does a firm decide whether to stay in business if it is earning a loss? Discuss in detail.
How do economies of scale affect business models in manufacturing industries, and how can smaller companies compete with larger, more established firms?
Why is most business activity conducted today in hierarchical organizations rather than in markets?
Chapter 21 Solutions
Economics: Private and Public Choice (MindTap Course List)
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- why do firms exist to produce and sell as much as possible?arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements do you think reflect sound economic thinking? Explain your answer. “I paid $1,800 for this economics course. Therefore, I’m going to attend the lectures even if they are useless and boring.” “Because we own rather than rent, and the house is paid for, housing doesn’t cost us anything.” “I own 100 shares of stock that I can’t afford to sell until the price goes up enough for me to get back at least my original investment.” “Private education is costly to produce, whereas public schooling is free.arrow_forwardI was wondering what the answer to this problem in Krugman´s microeconomics book is: A benefit maximizer company has an economic loss of 10.000$ per year. Its fixed cost is 15.000$ per year. In the short term, should they keep producing or should the close the business? In the long run, should they stay in business? And if the company had a fixed cost of 6.000$ per year, should they stay in business in the long and short run? Thank you!arrow_forward
- What is the principal advantage of the corporate form of business organization? Discuss the importance of this advantage to the owner of a small family restaurant. Discuss the importance of this advantage to a wealthy entrepreneur who owns several businesses.arrow_forwardWhy might a business hire an entrepreneur to meet their organizational goals?arrow_forwardWhat differentiates an entrepreneur from a small-business owner?arrow_forward
- The performing arts industry in Australia can be divided into commercial and non- commercial sectors. What are the main differences between these two sectors in terms of their economic structure and the operation of typical businesses? You might illustrate your answer with one or two examples.arrow_forwardwhat is entrepreneur? in your own words essayarrow_forwardWhy do economists believe that economic profit is the more accurate measure of a business success? Why is economic profit the superior method of determining a business success?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Microeconomics: Private and Public Choice (MindTa...EconomicsISBN:9781305506893Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. MacphersonPublisher:Cengage Learning
Economics: Private and Public Choice (MindTap Cou...EconomicsISBN:9781305506725Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. MacphersonPublisher:Cengage Learning
Principles of Economics 2eEconomicsISBN:9781947172364Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David ShapiroPublisher:OpenStax
Macroeconomics: Private and Public Choice (MindTa...EconomicsISBN:9781305506756Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. MacphersonPublisher:Cengage Learning
Microeconomics: Principles & PolicyEconomicsISBN:9781337794992Author:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder, John L. SolowPublisher:Cengage Learning
Microeconomics: Private and Public Choice (MindTa...
Economics
ISBN:9781305506893
Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Economics: Private and Public Choice (MindTap Cou...
Economics
ISBN:9781305506725
Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Principles of Economics 2e
Economics
ISBN:9781947172364
Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro
Publisher:OpenStax
Macroeconomics: Private and Public Choice (MindTa...
Economics
ISBN:9781305506756
Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Microeconomics: Principles & Policy
Economics
ISBN:9781337794992
Author:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder, John L. Solow
Publisher:Cengage Learning