Which of the Following Assumptions Is Critical to the Bain

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assumptions is critical to the Bain, Modigliani, Sylos-Labini model?

• A) The potential entrant believes that, if it enters the market, the incumbent firm will continue to produce at its pre-entry level of output regardless of any actions the entrant takes and regardless of the prevailing market price
• B) There are two periods, the pre-entry period and the entry period
• C) Demand does not change over time

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