A. Modified TRUE of FALSE. Write T if the statement is TRUE and CHANGE the underline word if the statement is FALSE. _______________9. Commerce is a basic economic concept involving the buying and selling of goods and services with compensation paid by a buyer to a seller, or the exchange of goods and services between parties.

A. Modified TRUE of FALSE. Write T if the statement is TRUE and CHANGE the underline word if the statement is FALSE. _______________9. Commerce is a basic economic concept involving the buying and selling of goods and services with compensation paid by a buyer to a seller, or the exchange of goods and services between parties.

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter1: Ten Principles Of Economics

Section: Chapter Questions

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