Which of the Following Is NOT a Good Option for Trying

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a good option for trying to remedy high internal costs vis-à-vis rivals' firms?

• A) Finding ways to detour around activities or items where costs are high
• B) Redesigning the product or some of its components to permit more economical manufacture or assembly
• C) Implementing aggressive strategic resource mapping to permit across-the-board cost reduction
• D) Outsourcing high-cost activities to vendors or contractors who can perform them more economically
• E) Relocating high-cost activities (like manufacturing)to geographic areas (like China or Latin America or Eastern Europe)where they can be performed more cheaply

Distinguish between private and public goods, including their definitions and examples.

Comprehend the reasons for regulatory measures in markets, specifically in sectors with significant externalities or information asymmetry.

Uncover the rationale and economic impact of licensing in professions with high stakes for consumer welfare.

Recognize the role of public goods and the problem of underproduction in a free-market economy.

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