Microsoft and Its Operating System Are Often Cited as an Example

question 169

Multiple Choice

Microsoft and its operating system are often cited as an example of a company that grew into a monopolist through:

• A)ownership of a resource.
• B)patents.
• C)network externalities.
• D)large economies of scale.

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