A Large-Scale Entrant Is More Likely Than a Small-Scale Entrant

question 104

Multiple Choice

A large-scale entrant is more likely than a small-scale entrant to be able to capture first-mover advantages associated with

• A) scale economies.
• B) diseconomies of scale.
• C) pioneering costs.
• D) diseconomies of scope.

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