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EconomicsMicroeconomics: Private and Public Choice (MindTap Course List)Why is competition in a market important? Is there a positive or negative effect on the economy when strong competitive pressures drive various firms out of business? Discuss.

Why is competition in a market important? Is there a positive or negative effect on the economy when strong competitive pressures drive various firms out of business? Discuss.

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James D. Gwartney + 3 others
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781305506893
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Microeconomics: Private and Public...

16th Edition
James D. Gwartney + 3 others
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781305506893

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