Which of the Following Firms Would Likely Pose the Least

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following firms would likely pose the least competitive threat?

• A) A firm in the same industry and in the same strategic group
• B) A firm that produces substitute goods to your product line
• C) A competitor to your product where a high switching cost exists
• D) A firm in the same industry and in the nearest strategic group looking to join your group

Understand the concept of scarcity and its significance in economics.

Recognize the different types of resources and their roles in production.

Distinguish between goods and services.

Identify the fundamental problem of economics as the need to make choices due to scarce resources.

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