The Product-Variety Externality and the Business-Stealing Externality Are Both Spillover

question 164

True/False

The product-variety externality and the business-stealing externality are both spillover benefits of new firms entering a monopolistically competitive market.

Distinguish between different types of discrimination (e.g., taste-based, statistical).

Understand the role of government programs in supporting underserved populations.

Describe the economic implications of population demographics on labor markets.

Assess the impact of discrimination coefficients on employer hiring practices.

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