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When an economist assumes that the owners of firms are motivated only by the desire to maximize profits, the economist most likely believes that

▸ the assumption is descriptively accurate, since surveys have been taken and the owners of firms have admitted that their only objective is to maximize profits.

▸ the assumption is inaccurate, since surveys have been taken and the owners of firms have admitted that they care about more than just profits.

▸ individuals entering business are quite narrow in their personal objectives.

▸ all people enter business for their own selfish gain.

▸ it doesn't matter whether or not the assumption is descriptively accurate; what matters is whether a theory built on the assumption predicts well.

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