Does Vertical Integration Always Incur Costs, If So, Which

question 38

Multiple Choice

Does vertical integration always incur costs, if so, which?

• A)No, the associated costs are integrated into the variable costs of the firm
• B)Yes, administrative costs
• C)Yes, transaction costs
• D)No, never

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