A manufacturer of digital music players uses a proprietary file format that is not used by the other firms in the market

This action by the firm may be an example of using a ________ to reduce the number of firms in the market and to maintain a relatively inelastic demand for its products. A) natural monopoly
B) positive externality
C) subsidy
D) barrier to entry


D

Economics

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) causes an increase in the U.S. dollar price of a Mexican peso. B) causes the Mexican peso to appreciate. C) causes the U.S. dollar to depreciate. D) causes Mexican goods to be cheaper.

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re insurance is used by insurance companies faced with:

A. the problem of moral hazard. B. the prospects of a large but diversified risk. C. inadequate capital to handle a potential loss. D. insolvency.

Economics

________ is the cost of using resources to produce another unit of a good.

A. Price B. Marginal cost C. Total cost D. Marginal revenue

Economics