Alcoa had a monopoly in the U.S. aluminum market from the late nineteenth century until the end of World War II. Which barrier to entry was the source of Alcoa's monopoly power?
A. ownership of a vital resource
B. government franchises and licenses
C. patents and copyrights
D. economies of scale
Answer: A
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a. ?these countries do not generate enough savings to fund investments. b. ?foreign financing is more reliable than domestic investments. c. ?investors do not recognize their potential gains. d. ?foreign countries are more than willing to invest in developing countries. e. ?their governments are unstable and run on deficits.
Referring to the previous question, all else constant, a 5 unit increase in the wage index would cause:
A) quantity supplied to increase by 9 units and be shown by a movement up the supply curve. B) quantity supplied to decrease by 9 units and be shown by a movement down the supply curve. C) quantity supplied to increase by 9 units and be shown by a rightward shift of the supply curve. D) quantity supplied to decrease by 9 units and be shown by a leftward shift of the supply curve.
If future total factor productivity increases
A) labor demand increases. B) government expenses increase. C) consumption demand decreases. D) investment demand increases.
Which firm is not dealing with adverse selection
a. a manufacturer forgoes a usual 90 day probationary period for new employees b. a temporary clerical agency requires a typing test c. a manufacturer requires suppliers to be ISO 9000 certified d. Smokers get the worse life insurance rates as non-smokers