A Significant Downside to Network Externalities Is That

question 131

Multiple Choice

A significant downside to network externalities is that

• A)there may be large switching costs to consumers of changing products so that consumers end up using products with inferior technologies.
• B)firms may network with unethical suppliers or distributors.
• C)the costs of using celebrity endorsements may be very high.
• D)there may be large switching costs to firms changing technologies.

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