The concentration ratio measures the

A. Number of plants owned by an oligopoly.
B. Proportion of total output produced by the largest firms in a specific market.
C. Percentage of total profits made by a firm in a specific market.
D. Relative size of a firm compared to other industries.


Answer: B

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