Chapter 1: Q. 13 (page 25)
What are examples of individual economic agents?
Short Answer
Firms, households, individuals, and enterprises are examples of economic agents.
Chapter 1: Q. 13 (page 25)
What are examples of individual economic agents?
Firms, households, individuals, and enterprises are examples of economic agents.
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