Which of the Following Are Barriers to Creating a New

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are barriers to creating a new energy system?

• A)sunk costs in the current system
• B)fewer tax breaks and subsidies for renewable energies than for fossil fuels
• C)an issue-attention cycle
• D)all of the above
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Conglomerate Merger

A union between firms that are involved in totally unrelated business activities.

Vertical Merger

A merger between companies in the same industry but at different stages of the production process, aiming at creating efficiencies or reducing costs.

Consolidation

The process of combining multiple accounts or businesses into a single entity, often for the purpose of simplifying financial statements or achieving operational efficiencies.

Holding Company

A company that owns other companies. A parent company.