In a Contestable Market There Does Not Always Need to Be

question 9

True/False

In a contestable market there does not always need to be actual competition to keep prices relatively low - just the threat of competitors entering the market.

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Definitions:

Leasing Alternatives

Options available to businesses or individuals for obtaining the use of equipment or property through leasing agreements rather than purchase.

Net Present Value

A financial metric that calculates the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time.

Present Value

The contemporary valuation of foreseeable future earnings or sequences of cash payments, taking into account a specified interest rate.

Net Present Value Method

A method of evaluating the profitability of an investment by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time.