Which of the Following Variables Is Left Out of the Simple

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which of the following variables is left out of the simple economic model of the firm?

• A) the marginal cost of production
• B) consumer tastes and preferences
• C) the fact that many firms actually earn profits
• D) the entrepreneurial decision-making process

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