ECONOMICS
COMPETITION AND MARKET STRUCTURES
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an economic term for economies of scale
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illegal in most markets
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anything that prevents new firms from entering the market
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a factor that increases competition
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Detailed explanation-1: -Barriers to entry is an economics and business term describing factors that can prevent or impede newcomers into a market or industry sector, and so limit competition. These can include high start-up costs, regulatory hurdles, or other obstacles that prevent new competitors from easily entering a business sector.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are 4 main types of barriers to entry – legal (patents/licenses), technical (high start-up costs/monopoly/technical knowledge), strategic (predatory pricing/first mover), and brand loyalty.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is 1. differentiated products. This is not a barrier to entry.
Detailed explanation-4: -Economies of scale. Product differentiation. Capital requirements. Switching costs. Access to distribution channels. Cost disadvantages independent of scale. Government policy. Read next: Industry competition and threat of substitutes: Porter’s five forces.