According to William Shepherd, in the U.S.economy

question 82

Multiple Choice

According to William Shepherd, in the U.S.economy

• A)Herfindahl indexes have been increasing, indicating a decrease in competitiveness
• B)Herfindahl indexes have been decreasing, indicating a decrease in competitiveness
• C)the market share of the largest manufacturing firms has increased, indicating a decrease in competitiveness
• D)competition has decreased because of exports, regulation, and insufficient antitrust activity
• E)competition has increased because of more imports, deregulation, and antitrust activity

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Guest-Days

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Supplies Cost

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