The assumption of profit maximization is frequently used in microeconomics. Howe

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The assumption of profit maximization is frequently used in microeconomics. However, do firms always seek to maximize profit? Firms A. maximize profit because they are more concerned about longer-run profit than short-run profit. B. do not always maximize profit because firms may instead engage in altruistic behavior that reduces profit. ° C. do not always maximize profit because many firms survive in competitive industries by instead focusing on revenue maximization. O D. do not always maximize profit because managers may instead be more concerned with payment of dividends. 0 E. maximize profit because they have perfect information

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maximize profit because they are more concerned about long run profits than short run profits.

Profit maximization is the main objective of firms. However this profit maximization objective is influened by many factors and policies of the organization. firms maximize their profits but they are more concerned about long term profits as compared to short term profits.

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