21-88 Concern About the Cost of Managing a Widely Diversified

question 98

Multiple Choice

21-88 Concern about the cost of managing a widely diversified financial company has been used to justify product segmentation on the grounds of

• A)safety and soundness issues.
• B)economy of scale and scope issues.
• C)conflict of interest issues.
• D)deposit insurance issues.
• E)regulatory oversight issues.

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Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive

Describes a market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power and product differentiation.

Long-Run Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the quantity demanded of a good and its price over a long time period, considering adjustments in factors other than price.

Monopolistic Competitor

Refers to a market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, each having some control over its price due to product differentiation.

Excess Capacity

The situation in which a company can produce more goods or services than currently demanded, often leading to inefficiency.