Activity Aimed at Creating Artificial Barriers to Entry into a Particular

question 313

Multiple Choice

Activity aimed at creating artificial barriers to entry into a particular market

• A) is rent seeking.
• B) has no social cost.
• C) improves competition.
• D) improves the economy's efficiency.

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