Coase makes a case for the benefits of internalizing contracting services as a means to lower market transaction costs, incentivizing the emergence of firms within a free market. Too much growth, however, risks diminishing returns to the firm because of problems with centralized planning and bureaucratic management. This balance establishes the boundaries of a firm's growth. However, the growth of present-day firms seem unimpeded by this dynamic. How might Carson or Long explain this

An important source of public scrutiny is "watchdogs." these are: the efforts of a firm's competitors, including how often the competitors attack the firm's strategies. taxpayer-supported government agencies that limit a firm's ability to compete in foreign markets. companies designated by the government to only produce products that support the government defense program. socially conscious groups that make it their mission to measure the social responsibility levels of businesses, and provide consumers with their opinions about the level of corporate responsibility of various companies.