26. Which of the following statements about profit maximization is true? a. It is something that all firms actually do. b. It is something which economists believe that all firms actually do. C It is what economists believe is the most common aim of firms. d. It means that no firms ever make losses.

26. Which of the following statements about profit maximization is true? a. It is something that all firms actually do. b. It is something which economists believe that all firms actually do. C It is what economists believe is the most common aim of firms. d. It means that no firms ever make losses.

Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter8: Perfect Competition

Section: Chapter Questions

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