Refer to pages 59-64 in Common Sense Economics. What Makes a market competitive? What determines whether small firms, medium-sized firms, or large firms will dominate in a competitive market?

An office manager is concerned with declining productivity. despite the fact that she regularly monitors her clerical staff four times each day—at 9: 00 am, 11: 00 am, 1: 00 pm, and again at 3: 00 pm—office productivity has declined 30 percent since she assumed the helm one year ago. would you recommend that the office manager invest more time monitoring the productivity of her clerical staff? explain.

Awell-written business plan can improve your chances of getting funding and give you more free time. improved logistics. greater negotiating power.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a weak economy? a. a low employment rateb. a high inflation ratec. a decreased gdpd. a high unemployment rate