As the Demand for a Product Falls, It Is Not

question 30

Multiple Choice

As the demand for a product falls, it is not uncommon for the industry to become a monopoly.This is most likely due to

• A)an increase in the number of barriers.
• B)legal restrictions being imposed.
• C)the surviving firm operating on the declining part of its average cost curve.
• D)patent protection causing high prices.

Analyze the effects of using the U.S. dollar as the functional currency on the consolidation process.

Understand the common forms of business ownership and their characteristics.

Identify and explain the three major types of business activities: operating, financing, and investing.

Comprehend the concept and importance of strategic management in business.

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