Large Corporations That Have Branches in Two or More Countries

question 29

Multiple Choice

Large corporations that have branches in two or more countries are referred to as:

• A) welfare capitalists
• B) managerial capitalists
• C) transnational corporations
• D) entrepreneurs

Distinguish between the economic outcomes of setting prices at marginal cost versus average cost for natural monopolies.

Understand the relationship between economies of scale, natural monopolies, and market regulation.

Describe how price discrimination practices can be enabled by data collection and the implications for market efficiency and consumer welfare.

Discuss the historical context and implications of monopoly practices, including government-granted monopolies.

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