Which of the Following Industries Is Most Likely to Exhibit

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following industries is most likely to exhibit the characteristic of free entry?

• A)Mineral mining
• B)Electricity
• C)Fashion jewelry
• D)Satellite radio

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

Consumer surplus is the difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount that they actually pay.

Socially Unproductive

Activities or behaviors that do not contribute to, or may detract from, societal welfare or economic efficiency.

Consumer Surplus

The disparity between what consumers are prepared and capable of paying for a product or service, and what they end up paying in reality.

Loss

The negative financial result from an investment or business operations, where expenses exceed revenues.