Why do firms try to avoid competition? they can set prices higher and earn greater profits. they can reduce production costs and earn higher profits. they can avoid taxes and thereby earn higher profits. they will have more money to advertise their products.

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u.s. was too weak to wage war. b the u.s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.