To Be a Natural Monopoly a Firm Must

question 63

Multiple Choice

To be a natural monopoly a firm must

• A) control a key resource input.
• B) have economies of scale that are so large that it can supply the entire market at a lower cost than two or more firms.
• C) have significant network externalities.
• D) be very large relative to the total market.

Understand the significance of different distribution systems for emergency supplies.

Grasp the concepts of capacity utilization in the transportation industry.

Recognize the role of technology in enhancing shipment security.

Calculate and interpret financial metrics important in supply chain management such as inventory turnover and weeks of supply.

---

Definitions:

What-If Questions

Hypothetical queries used in analysis or decision-making to explore different outcomes based on varying scenarios.

Shareholder Wealth

Refers to the collective value of all shares held by investors in a corporation, ideally increasing as the company becomes more successful and its stock price rises.

Cash Flow Forecasts

Predictions of all the cash inflows and outflows expected to occur in a future period, helping businesses to ensure they maintain sufficient levels of cash.

NPV

A financial analysis approach that determines the present value of an investment's expected cash flows minus its initial cost, used to evaluate the attractiveness of projects.