The Theory of the Firm Is Based on the Following

question 57

Multiple Choice

The theory of the firm is based on the following two key assumptions:

• A) Each firm has a highly diversified product, and this leads to profit maximization.
• B) Firms seek to maximize profit, and to distribute the maximum value in dividends.
• C) Firms seek to maximize revenues, and to maximize undistributed profits.
• D) Firms seek to maximize profits, and the firm is a single, consistent decision- making unit.
• E) Firms seek to become as large as possible, and they seek to maximize total revenue.

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