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CAIE IGCSE Economics 3.6.5 Objectives of firms

Identify the objective implied by a firm's circumstances, then calculate profit as total revenue minus total cost and locate the output where that difference is greatest.

Syllabus
2027–2029
Course
Economics 0455

Exam points

  • Calculate profit at each output and identify profit maximisation where TR minus TC is greatest.
  • Distinguish survival, growth and social-welfare objectives from profit maximisation in context.
  • Explain how raising revenue or lowering production cost can help a firm pursue higher profit.

3.6.5—Objectives of firms question 1

[Maximum number: 2]

Canada's private sector firms have a number of different objectives. The quantity and quality of land used by these firms, including farms, has increased. There has also been increased investment with the firms buying more capital goods. In 2021, the Canadian government encouraged higher investment and aimed to prevent a rise in unemployment.

Identify two objectives of private sector firms.

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