According to Galbraith,why Might Modern Corporations Not Attempt to Maximize

question 82

Multiple Choice

According to Galbraith,why might modern corporations not attempt to maximize profits?

• A)Because the managers are more interested in maximizing their own incomes.
• B)They are afraid of the reaction of their consumers.
• C)They are afraid of the reaction of rival companies.
• D)They are afraid of the reaction of the government.

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Definitions:

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