Which Barrier to Entry Results in the Creation of a Natural

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which barrier to entry results in the creation of a natural monopoly?

• A) legal barriers like government franchises
• B) economies of scale
• C) ownership of a vital resource
• D) patents and copyrights

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Definitions:

Accounting Rate of Return

A financial ratio that measures the return on investment from a project based on its net income.

Time Value of Money

The concept that money available today is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its earning capacity.

Net Present Value

The variance between the current worth of incoming cash and the current worth of outgoing cash throughout a specific time frame.

Cost of Capital

The rate of return a company must earn on its investment projects to maintain its market value and attract funds.