The Herfindahl Index Is Obtained by

question 5

Multiple Choice

The Herfindahl index is obtained by

• A)adding the squares of the market shares of each firm in the industry.
• B)adding the market shares of the largest four firms in the industry.
• C)finding the difference between the squares of the market shares of each firm in the industry.
• D)finding the difference between the market shares of each firm in the industry.
• E)none of the above

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