In our study of various industrial structures we'll examine industries that range from those made up of many small firms to industries in which there are only a few very large multi-national corporations.

   Regardless of the size of the firm, the type of products or services it produces or the kinds of markets in which it sells its output, costs work exactly the same way for all firms. Thus, it is crucial that this material be learned carefully since it applies so widely.

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