Explain what is necessary if a business is to earn economic profits.

What will be an ideal response?


To earn economic profits, a business must see opportunities that others have missed, discover new products, find new and better methods of production, or take above-average risks.

Economics

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A. absolute advantage; more B. mutual gain; the same amount C. special advantage; more D. comparative advantage; more

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In the long run, the Fed can change the inflation rate but not the unemployment rate

a. True b. False

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During the 2000 to 2006 time period, housing prices increased but only to a limited degree

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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