Why Would Economies of Scale Be a Barrier to Entry

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Why would economies of scale be a barrier to entry?

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Definitions:

Stepwise Mechanism

A reaction mechanism that occurs through a series of discrete intermediates and transition states, rather than in a single concerted step.

HBr

Stands for Hydrogen bromide, a compound that is often used in organic synthesis to convert alcohols into alkyl bromides.

Reagent

A material or mixture introduced into a system to initiate a chemical reaction or to check if a reaction takes place.

Transformation

A process of changing the chemical structure or physical form of a substance.