Modern Theories of the Firm

question 7

Multiple Choice

Modern theories of the firm:

• A)assume that a second best equilibrium will be attained.
• B)suppose a Pareto- optimal organizational form will be chosen.
• C)prove that a Pareto- optimal organizational form cannot be chosen because of high transaction costs.
• D)are not concerned with Pareto optimality.

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