Which of the Following Comprise Barriers to Entry

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following comprise barriers to entry?
I.Large economies of scale required to be profitable
II.Established brand loyalty
III.Patent protection for the firm's product
IV.Rapid industry growth

• A) I and II only
• B) I, II and III only
• C) II, III and IV only
• D) III and IV only

Distinguish between explicit and implicit costs and their relevance to economic and accounting profits.

Explain the impact of diminishing marginal product on cost curves.

Identify the components of total costs in production.

Understand the concept of opportunity costs and their role in decision-making.

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Definitions:

Available-For-Sale Investments

Financial assets not classified as held-to-maturity or trading securities, which can be sold in the financial markets.

Unrealized Gain

The increase in the value of an investment that has not been sold yet, and thus, the gain is not yet realized as actual income.

Adjusting Entry

An accounting transaction recorded at the end of a financial period to adjust account balances in the ledgers.

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