The Chief Disadvantage of Being a First Mover Is The

question 103

Multiple Choice

The chief disadvantage of being a first mover is the:

• A) high degree of risk.
• B) high level of competition in the new marketplace.
• C) inability to earn above-average returns unless the production process is very efficient.
• D) difficulty of obtaining new customers.

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Definitions:

Corn

A large grain plant native to the Americas, grown for its edible kernels.

Comparative Advantage Theory

The principle that countries or individuals can benefit from specializing in the production of goods they can produce most efficiently, even if they are not the most efficient producer overall.

Agricultural Goods

Products derived from agriculture, such as crops and livestock, used primarily for food, fiber, and raw materials.

Farmland

Arable land used for the purpose of agricultural crops or livestock.