Which of the Following Is True in Industries Characterized by a High

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true in industries characterized by a high degree of product differentiation?

• A)Selling costs are likely to be low relative to production costs.
• B)Firms are under pressure to produce at maximum capacity.
• C)Firms are not likely to emphasize price competition.
• D)Relatively small firms are likely to be extremely rare.
• E)Firms are likely to emphasize price competition.

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