Identify Some of the Possible Explanations for the So-Called "Incumbent

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Essay

Identify some of the possible explanations for the so-called "incumbent advantage."

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Definitions:

Residual Value

The estimated amount that an asset will realize upon its sale at the end of its useful life.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of accounting in which an asset's cost is evenly distributed over its useful life to represent its consumption.

Depreciable Cost

The total cost of an asset that is subject to depreciation over its useful life, excluding any salvage value.

Depreciation Expense

The amount of depreciation charged in the income statement, representing the cost allocated for the use of fixed assets during an accounting period.