Most economists assume that the goal or objective of business firms is to . a. maximize sales. b. socially responsible. c. satisfice. d. maximize size. e. maximize profits.

Sean has placed a job ad and is now interviewing potential employees. which of the following questions is he legally allowed to ask during the interview? do you have any disabilities that will require special accommodation? how many children do you have? where did you earn your degree and how has it prepared you for this position? is this your maiden name that you have listed on the job application?

Allie and sarah decided that they want to purchase renters insurance for the apartment they share. they made a list of all of the items to be covered by the insurance policy, along with their estimated values. if the items to be covered total more than $3000, the insurance company charges an annual premium of 23% of the total value of the items. if the items to be covered total $3000 or less, the insurance company charges an annual premium of 20% of the total value of the items.

Google started as one of many internet search engines, amazon started as an online book seller, and ebay began as a site where people could sell used personal items in auctions. these firms have grown to be so large and dominant that they are facing antitrust scrutiny from competition regulators in the us and elsewhere. did these online giants grow by fairly beating competition, or did they use unfair advantages? are there any clouds on the horizon for these firms -- could they face diseconomies of scale or diseconomies of scope as they continue to grow? if so, what factors may limit their continued growth?