In a market economy, individuals' economic lives are said to be interrelated with many other individuals and firms. almost completely controlled by government regulation. illegal and in violation of government rules on prices and sales. based more on production than on consumption.

Banana computers has decided to procure processing chips required for its laptops from external suppliers instead of manufacturing them in their own facilities. how will this decision affect the firm? a. the firm will be protected against the principal-agent problem. b. the firm's administrative costs will be low because of necessary bureaucracy. c. the firm will have more flexibility in purchasing and comparing prices of goods and services. d. the firm will have high-powered incentives, such as hourly wages and salaries.