DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 194

Problem #1:
Writing Assignment: The Goal of the Firm

Prepare a 2-3 page paper using APA format discussing the Milton Friedman Goal of the Firm. Does this goal still apply to our understanding of the role of the business firm in society? Provide examples to support your understanding. Does government or society have a role to play in expanding the Friedman discussion?

Your paper should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Please include citations to support your ideas.


Problem #2: 


Problem 6 in the “Issues to Ponder” section at the end of chapter 4 refers to the 1994 health care debate. Provide a response to this question using your knowledge of the current health care debate. Is it true that in the long run insurance companies can “make profits at the expense of their customers?” Discuss.