The Role of Platform Firms Is to

question 196

Multiple Choice

The role of platform firms is to

• A) reduce the amount of market competition among sellers.
• B) lower transaction costs for buyers and sellers.
• C) reduce the level of voluntary exchanges in markets.
• D) reduce the amount of information in the price system.

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