Microeconomics (7th Edition)
Microeconomics (7th Edition)
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780134737508
Author: R. Glenn Hubbard, Anthony Patrick O'Brien
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.1.1RQ
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Three major types of firms that exist in the United States.

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Following are the three major types of the firms that exist in the United States.

Sole proprietorship: This type of firm is basically owned by the single individuals. In general, they are small firms, and in some cases, some firms employ many workers in order to earn high profits. These firms have unlimited liability.

Partnership: This type of firm is owned by two or more individuals. In some cases, these firms are very large. These firms have unlimited liability.

Corporation: This type of firm is a legal form of business. It provides protections to the owners from losing more than the investment, if the business fails. These firms are generally large and organized. These firms have limited liability.

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Concept introduction:

Firms: Firms are the business organizations that sell goods and services in order to earn profits.

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