Macroeconomics
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ISBN: 9780134735696
Author: PARKIN, Michael
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Chapter 10, Problem 11APA
(a)
To determine
Goal of the company.
(b)
To determine
The impact if company’s focus is more on pricing and production decision in line with customers rather than profit maximization.
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