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11Economics — This article is about the social science. For other uses, see Economics (disambiguation). For a topical guide to this subject, see Outline of economics. Economics …
12Monopsony — In economics, a monopsony (from Ancient Greek μόνος (monos) single + ὀψωνία (opsōnia) purchase ) is a market form in which only one buyer faces many sellers. It is an example of imperfect competition, similar to a monopoly, in which only one… …
13Mutual organization — A mutual, mutual organization, or mutual society is an organization (which is often, but not always, a company or business) based on the principle of mutuality. Unlike a true cooperative, members usually do not contribute to the capital of the… …
14Organized crime — Crime syndicate redirects here. For the DC Comics group of villains, see Crime Syndicate. For other uses, see Organized crime (disambiguation). Al Capone, a name often associated with organized crime …
15Linear programming — (LP, or linear optimization) is a mathematical method for determining a way to achieve the best outcome (such as maximum profit or lowest cost) in a given mathematical model for some list of requirements represented as linear relationships.… …
16Johann Heinrich von Thünen — Infobox Scientist name = Johann Heinrich von Thünen box width = image width =150px caption = Johann Heinrich von Thünen birth date = 24 June 1783 birth place = death date = 22 September 1850 death place = residence = citizenship = nationality =… …
17maximum — 01. Currently, the [maximum] number of students in our classes in the English Language Program is 18. 02. The cost to repair your car should be no more than $500, [maximum]. 03. Ching wen obtained a score of 89 out of a [maximum] of 110 on the… …
18Invisible hand — The invisible hand is a metaphor coined by the economist Adam Smith. Once in The Wealth of Nations and other writings, Smith demonstrated that, in a free market, an individual pursuing his own self interest tends to also promote the good of his… …
19Corporate social responsibility — For other types of responsibility, see Responsibility (disambiguation). Corporate social responsibility (CSR, also called corporate conscience, corporate citizenship, social performance, or sustainable responsible business)[1] is a form of… …
20Allstate — Infobox Company company name = Allstate Corporation company company type = Public (NYSE|ALL) company slogan = You re in good hands foundation = 1931 location = Northbrook, Illinois, USA key people = Thomas J. Wilson, CEO industry = Insurance… …
