The barrier to entry protecting cable companies is primarily

A. network effects.
B. economies of scale.
C. ownership of a scarce factor of production.
D. patents.


Answer: B

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At a recent company meeting, Ravi Batra, sales manager of Life's a Beach, a surfboard producer announced, "We have increased our sales by 13 percent in just 9 months

" Suppose 9 months ago, its sales amounted to $245,000, what is the value of its sales today? A) $31,850 B) $207,638 C) $276,850 D) $359,905

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Compared to a barter economy, using money increases efficiency by reducing

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is true?

A. Both if there are only two firms in a market, prices must be above marginal cost and if there is only one firm in a market, prices must be above marginal cost are correct. B. If there are only two firms in a market, prices must be above marginal cost. C. If there is only one firm in a market, prices must be above marginal cost. D. None of the answers is correct.

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