Most Nations Recognize That Private Enterprise Is Detrimental to Business

question 157

True/False

Most nations recognize that private enterprise is detrimental to business growth and what is best for consumers. Recently, a nation had the opportunity to sell its government-owned telecommunication system to a private firm. Instead it realized that it would be better off if it raised taxes so that it could maintain the status quo.

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Definitions:

Short Run

The short run is a time period in economics during which at least one input is fixed, limiting the ability of the economy or firm to adjust its output levels.

Market Price

The price of a good or service as determined by supply and demand in the open market.

Soybeans

A type of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean used in a variety of foods and products.

Short-Run Profit

Profits earned by a firm in a period where at least one input is fixed, reflecting immediate financial performance.