Which of the Following Conditions Does NOT Contribute to Intense

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions does NOT contribute to intense rivalry among competing firms?

• A) Slow industry growth
• B) An equal balance among competing firms
• C) When fixed costs account for a large part of a firm's total costs
• D) When firms have been able to establish differentiated products

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