Number of firms

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ECS-001322",
  "term": "Number of firms",
  "field": "Economic statistics",
  "definition": "A firm is a business organization or entity consisting of one or more domestic establishments (locations) under common ownership or control. A firm may be a business, service, or membership organization; consist of one or several establishments; and operate at one or several locations. All establishments of subsidiary firms are included as part of the owning or controlling firm. For the economic census, the terms 'firm,' 'company,' and 'enterprise' are synonymous.",
  "references": [
    "U.S. Census Bureau Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/economic-statistics/number-of-firms/"
}