An Internationally Recognized Brand Name Is an Entrance Barrier to New

question 160

Multiple Choice

An internationally recognized brand name is an entrance barrier to new competitors because new competitors would:

• A) Have to initiate a price war in order to enter the industry.
• B) Face increased production costs.
• C) Face increased marketing costs.
• D) Face higher learning costs, which would increase fixed costs.

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