Some Economists Argue That Microsoft Became a Monopoly in the Market

question 13

Multiple Choice

Some economists argue that Microsoft became a monopoly in the market for computer software by developing MS-DOS, an operating system used for the first IBM personal computers.The more people who used MS-DOS-based programs, the greater the usefulness of a using a computer with an MS-DOS operating system.The explanation for Microsoft's monopoly is

• A)the development of new technology that other firms could not copy.
• B)control of a key resource which, in this case, is the MS-DOS operating system.
• C)network externalities.
• D)patents Microsoft obtained when it developed the MS-DOS operating system.

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Definitions:

Muscle Fiber

A single muscle cell, known for its long, cylindrical shape and role in contracting to produce movement.

Contractions

The action of muscle fibers shortening or tensing, which can produce movement or apply force, a fundamental process in muscle function.

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

A specialized type of smooth endoplasmic reticulum found in muscle cells, involved in calcium storage and release for muscle contraction.

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to one of higher concentration, requiring energy.