Some Industries, Like the Athletic Shoe Industry, Are Dominated by a Small

question 5

Multiple Choice

Some industries, like the athletic shoe industry, are dominated by a small number of firms with strong brands. These industries are difficult to break into without spending heavily on advertising. The barrier to entry that the firms in these types of industries have erected is referred to as ________.

• A) government and legal barriers
• B) capital requirements
• C) product differentiation
• D) cost advantages independent of size
• E) access to distribution channels

---

Definitions:

Dependent Daughters

This term is not an official tax term but generally refers to daughters who qualify as dependents on someone's tax return due to financial support and other IRS criteria.

AGI

Adjusted Gross Income, which is gross income minus allowable deductions, used to determine taxable income on an individual's federal income tax return.

Modified AGI

Adjusted Gross Income adjusted by adding back certain deductions, often used to determine eligibility for various tax credits and retirement plans.

Qualified Adoption Expenses

Expenses that are necessary for and directly related to the legal adoption of an eligible child, which can include adoption fees, court costs, attorney fees, traveling expenses, and other expenses directly related to the adoption.