In Well Functioning Markets, the Degree of Product Variety Reflects

question 123

Multiple Choice

In well functioning markets, the degree of product variety reflects which of the following?

• A) similar preferences in consumers' tastes
• B) cost diseconomies from standardization
• C) gains from network externalities
• D) gains from coordination

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