In the Deductive Reasoning Behind the Claim That "If Firms

question 8

Multiple Choice

In the deductive reasoning behind the claim that "If firms sell homogenous products, then prices should fall to marginal costs" the role of "firms sell homogenous products" is:

• A) a method of proof.
• B) a conclusion.
• C) the sample.
• D) an assumption.

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