If an Industry Is Monopolized by One Firm, the Four-Firm

question 41

Multiple Choice

If an industry is monopolized by one firm, the four-firm concentration ratio equals

• A) 1 percent.
• B) 25 percent.
• C) 40 percent.
• D) 100 percent.

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Definitions:

Marginal Subcontracting Cost

The additional cost incurred by a company when it chooses to outsource work or production to a subcontractor instead of handling it internally.

Layoff Cost

Expenses incurred by a company when it dismisses employees, including severance pay, benefits continuation, and other related costs.

Hiring And Training Cost

The expenses associated with recruiting, hiring, and providing initial training for new employees.

Labor Hours

The total amount of work time that an individual or group contributes to completing tasks in a specified period.