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(Objectives of the Economic Decision Makers) In economic analysis, what are the assumed objectives of households, firms, and the government?

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The assumed objectives of the households, firms, and the government in economic analysis.

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In an economic analysis, agents work to maximize their respective interests which define their assumed objectives. They are listed below:

Households: Maximizing the utility is primary objective of the households with the least amount of expenditure. The households will maximize their overall level of satisfaction to ensure full worth of the goods and services consumed...

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