Buying goods or services instead of producing or providing them in-house is called:

• A. Outsourcing
• B. Vertical integration
• C. Bartering
• D. Insourcing

Answer: (A)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand the key terms related to production and procurement strategies in microeconomics.
2. Define 'Outsourcing' as the practice of buying goods or services from an external supplier instead of producing them internally within the firm.
3. Define 'Vertical integration' as a strategy where a firm controls multiple stages of production or supply chain internally.
4. Define 'Bartering' as the direct exchange of goods or services without using money.
5. Define 'Insourcing' as the process of producing goods or services within the firm rather than purchasing them externally.