Learning objective

Discuss the pros and cons of small firms, the difficulties they encounter, and the reasons for their existence in the market.

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Cambridge IGCSE EconomicsSubject content

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This point belongs to Firms, especially Firms outcomes.
You need to be able to discuss the pros and cons of small firms, the difficulties they encounter, and the reasons for their existence in the market.
The key ideas to know are Describe, Discuss, and Explain.
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Key concepts

DescribeDiscussExplain

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This objective helps connect Firms outcomes to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Firms.

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Small firms contribute to economic diversity and innovation but face challenges such as limited resources and competition.

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State one advantage of small firms in the market.
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