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Enum Storage should be Int32
Breaking Change
The underlying type of a public enumeration is not System.Int32.
An enumeration is a value type that defines a set of related named constants. By defa... |
Profit Maximization Model and Theory for Market
Profit maximization is the rational behaviour of equilibrium assumption. Any firm which aiming at profit maximization model; will go increasing its output till it reaches maximum profit output. Profit is known nothing but differences between total revenue and total cost.... |
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What is cystinosis?
Cystinosis is a condition characterized by accumulation of the amino acid cystine (a building block of proteins) within cells. Excess cystine damages cells and often forms crystals... |
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