The Universal Technical Standards of the Internet and E-Commerce Greatly

question 14

True/False

The universal technical standards of the Internet and e-commerce greatly increase market entry costs-the cost merchants must pay simply to bring their goods to market.

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Brand Name

A distinctive name identifying a product, service, or company, often acting as a signifier of quality and reliability.

Economic Profit

The profit a firm or individual makes after deducting both explicit and implicit costs.

Imperfect Substitutes

Goods or services that can replace each other to some extent, but have differences in features, quality, or price that make them not completely interchangeable.

Brand Names

Names given to products or services by companies to distinguish them from competitors.