All market economies are marked by the coming together of people into enterprises in order to undertake work for reward. Rewards may take the form of profits or a paying job. These organizations or ‘firms' are marked by particular and heterogeneous cultures and socio-economic relationships. This entry first describes the classic capitalist firm and details some ...

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