Which of the Following Is NOT Descriptive of Intense Rivalry

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT descriptive of intense rivalry among firms?

• A) slow industry growth
• B) high fixed costs
• C) high exit barriers
• D) few competitors or competitors that are roughly equal in size and power
• E) product offerings that are highly differentiated

Identify the principal-agent problem in corporations and its consequences on company operations and objectives.

Calculate the expected loss in different scenarios involving risk management decisions, such as flood control or fire prevention.

Comprehend how moral hazard can be mitigated or eliminated through monitoring and adjusting insurance premiums.

Recognize the role of government and insurance regulations in addressing moral hazard in industries like banking and savings & loan.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Unavoidable Costs

Expenses that a company must pay regardless of its level of production or sales activity, also known as fixed costs.

Long Run Level

A period in economics where all inputs or production factors can be varied, and all costs are variable, allowing for full adjustment to changes.

Market Price

The existing cost at which one can buy or sell a service or asset.