A Firm Chooses the Institution to Purchase Inputs

question 110

Multiple Choice

A firm chooses the institution to purchase inputs:

• A) which minimizes the transactions costs of obtaining inputs.
• B) in order to create more divisions.
• C) which minimizes worker shirking.
• D) to implement profit sharing.

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