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Indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: "The goal of the firm is...

Indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: "The goal of the firm is to maximize its profit." Support your position with argument, examples and research.

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The Conventional economic theory assume profit maximization as the only objective of business firms.

Rahul Sunny answered 2 years ago
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