An Agent Hired by the Owner of Productive Resources to Control

question 5

Multiple Choice

An agent hired by the owner of productive resources to control the production process is:

• A)A laborer.
• B)A self-proprietor.
• C)An assembly worker.
• D)A firm manager.

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Definitions:

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Risky Asset

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