Firms are motivated to minimize production costs because:

A. it is the most environmentally friendly way to produce goods.
B. least-cost production techniques use the smallest total quantity of resources.
C. competitive pressures in the market will drive out higher-cost producers.
D. the government provides tax credits and subsidies to low-cost producers.

Answer: C

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