An Agreement Between Two or More Firms That Do Not

question 41

Multiple Choice

An agreement between two or more firms that do not involve the creation of a separate entity with joint ownership and in which the firms stand to gain revenues and maximize profits through cooperation for a given period of time is called a(n) _____.

• A) license
• B) franchise
• C) foreign acquisition
• D) strategic alliance
• E) export-import business

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Definitions:

Indifference Curves

Graphical representations in economics that show combinations of goods among which a consumer is indifferent.

Upward-sloping

A term used in economics to describe a curve that represents an increase in one variable as another variable increases, often used in the context of supply curves.

Preferences

Individual choices or tastes regarding various bundles of goods and services.

Consumer Choice

The decision-making process by which individuals select from available alternatives to maximize their satisfaction.