A Middleman

question 249

Multiple Choice

A middleman

• A) attempts to prevent buyers from finding sellers.
• B) promotes trade by lowering the transaction costs of buyers and sellers.
• C) acts as a liaison between top management and the hourly employees.
• D) adds to the seller's expense and the buyer's price without providing a service to either.

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