Network Externalities

question 82

Multiple Choice

Network externalities

• A)can only exist when there are economies of scale.
• B)prevent the dominance of a market by one firm.
• C)exist when the usefulness of a product increases with the number of consumers who use it.
• D)are created when celebrity endorsements of products lead to a surge in the demand for those products.

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Definitions:

M&M II

Part of Modigliani and Miller's capital structure theories, specifically the proposition that the value of a firm is independent of its capital structure under certain market conditions and tax considerations.

Economic Expansion

A phase of the business cycle where economic activity and output increase, indicating growth in the economy.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes - a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses.

Capital Structure

The mix of debt, equity, and other securities that a company uses to finance its overall operations and growth.