An Entry Barrier That Involves Illegal Pricing Strategies Is

question 48

Multiple Choice

An entry barrier that involves illegal pricing strategies is:

• A)increasing returns to scale
• B)advertising
• C)legal obstacles
• D)restricted ownership of resources
• E)predatory pricing

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

The difference between a firm's total revenue and its total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, representing the additional value created by the firm.

Accounting Profit

Accounting profit is the financial gain calculated by subtracting total explicit costs from total revenue.

Explicit Costs

Direct, out-of-pocket payments for wages, rent, materials, and other inputs necessary for the production of goods or services.

Implicit Costs

The opportunity costs of using resources owned by the firm for its own use, without any direct payment made.