In Which One of the Following Instances Is Rivalry Among

question 122

Multiple Choice

In which one of the following instances is rivalry among competing sellers not more intense?

• A) When certain competitors are dissatisfied with their market position and make moves to bolster their standing
• B) When strong companies outside the industry acquire weak firms in the industry and launch aggressive moves to transform their newly-acquired competitors into stronger market contenders
• C) When competitors are fairly equal in size and capability
• D) When the products of rivals are weakly differentiated, buyer switching costs are low, and market demand is growing slowly
• E) When there are vast numbers of small rivals so the impact of any one company's actions is spread thinly across all industry members

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Definitions:

Savings Deposit

A bank deposit that typically earns interest and is intended for holding money that is not expected to be spent immediately.

M1

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Reserve Ratio

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Outstanding Loans

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