When the Loss from a Business-Stealing Externality Exceeds the Gain

question 351

Multiple Choice

When the loss from a business-stealing externality exceeds the gain from a product-variety externality,

• A)firms are more likely to operate at efficient scale.
• B)there are likely to be too many firms in a monopolistically competitive market.
• C)market efficiency is likely to be enhanced by the entry of new firms.
• D)all firms are earning zero economic profit.

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Definitions:

Specialize And Trade

The economic practice where individuals or entities focus on a limited scope of production to increase efficiency and then exchange their outputs for varied goods or services.

Export

The process of sending goods or services produced in one country to another country for sale or trade.

Import

Products or services that are transported into a country from another with the intent to sell them.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce goods or services at a lower opportunity cost than others, leading to more efficient trade and resource allocation.