Market Activity Differs from Government Activity Because

question 207

Multiple Choice

Market activity differs from government activity because

• A)markets generally force prices to below-cost levels
• B)governments never charge for the services they provide
• C)markets do not use voluntary exchange mechanisms
• D)markets provide a direct link between benefits and costs
• E)governments have strong incentives to keep costs under strict control

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Definitions:

Price Leadership Model

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