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Growth

What growth means in economics, as one of objectives a firm may pursue, with an example and a question to test yourself.

Definition
Growth
Growth as an objective is making the firm larger, in output, market share or size, often at the expense of profit today.
Example

Can you think of an example of growth?

Test yourself

Can you name the five objectives a firm might pursue other than the most profit?

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