In the Context of Costs Involved in Producing a Product

question 49

Multiple Choice

In the context of costs involved in producing a product by an industry, _____ means that an industry's costs  to produce have declined relative to the price of its goods and services.

• A) t hreat of new entrants
• B) brand loyalty
• C) s witching costs
• D) e conomies of scale
• E) keystroking

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