Consider an Industry That Is Made Up of Nine Firms

question 34

Multiple Choice

Consider an industry that is made up of nine firms each with a market share (percent of sales) as follows:
A.Firm A: 30%
B.Firm B: 20%
C.Firms C, D, and E: 10% each
D.Firms F, G, H, and J: 5% each
What is the value of the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index?

• A)1,425
• B)1,600
• C)1,700
• D)2,600

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