What Is BYD Using to Avoid Entry Barriers Upon Entering

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is BYD using to avoid entry barriers upon entering the automotive industry?

• A) They purchased a major automotive company.
• B) They reduced the switching costs of moving to electric vehicles.
• C) They used proprietary battery technology for use in electric vehicles.
• D) They have an established brand in China.

Analyze the effects of output levels on average total, variable, and fixed costs.

Identify and explain the presence of diminishing returns and its impact on cost curves.

Understand the concept of economies and diseconomies of scale in production costs.

Analyze and interpret cost curves, including total cost, marginal cost, and average cost curves.

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