All but One of the Following Have Been Suggested by Some

question 220

Multiple Choice

All but one of the following have been suggested by some economists as possible consequences of path dependency and switching costs.Which of the following is not a possible consequence of path dependency and switching costs?

• A)Consumers may get locked into using products with inferior technology.
• B)market failure
• C)diseconomies of scale
• D)Government intervention may be necessary in affected markets in order to improve economic efficiency.

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Definitions:

Rights

Entitlements or permissions granted to individuals or groups by legal systems, societal norms, or moral principles, often protected by law.

Vest

To mature, as in the maturation of rights that allow a party to act legally on the rights.

Perfect

To complete all required legal steps to finalize a lien, security interest, or title claim on property, ensuring it is enforceable against third parties.

Anti-assignment Clause

A provision in a contract that prohibits the transfer of rights or delegation of duties under the contract to another party without consent.