Economic Systems
Contrast market and command economies.
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Why Are Some Social Media Sites Free to Use?
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If companies always try to maximize profits, why are so many social media sites free to use? In this reading assignment, learn how these platforms operate, as well as what positive and negative “network effects” are at play. Print the article.
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