The Economic Function of Profits and Losses Is to

question 271

Multiple Choice

The economic function of profits and losses is to

• A) bring about a more equal distribution of income.
• B) signal that resources should be reallocated.
• C) eliminate small firms and reduce competition.
• D) tell government which industries need to be subsidized.

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