One of the Most Important Determinants of the Success of Free-Market

question 246

Multiple Choice

One of the most important determinants of the success of free-market capitalism is

• A)enlightened governments selecting firms that should not be allowed to exit a market.
• B)free entry and exit in markets.
• C)government regulation of market participants.
• D)having a few large firms rather than thousands of small ones.

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