EBK MACROECONOMICS
EBK MACROECONOMICS
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ISBN: 8220106812686
Author: O'Brien
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 6.1.1RQ
To determine

Three major types of firms that exist in the United States.

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Following are the three major types of the firms that exist in the United States.

Sole proprietorship: This type of firm is basically owned by the single individuals. In general, they are small firms, and in some cases, some firms employ many workers in order to earn high profits. These firms have unlimited liability.

Partnership: This type of firm is owned by two or more individuals. In some cases, these firms are very large. These firms have unlimited liability.

Corporation: This type of firm is a legal form of business. It provides protections to the owners from losing more than the investment, if the business fails. These firms are generally large and organized. These firms have limited liability.

Economics Concept Introduction

Concept introduction:

Firms: Firms are the business organizations that sell goods and services in order to earn profits.

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