Which of the Following Is Most Responsible for the Shrinking

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most responsible for the shrinking number of competitors in almost every major industry?

• A)declining materialism and a return to more basic values
• B)acquisition of competitors
• C)patents that create barriers to entry
• D)unfair antitrust regulations
• E)predatory pricing

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