A Significant Downside to Network Externalities Is That

question 15

Multiple Choice

A significant downside to network externalities is that

• A) there may be large switching costs to consumers for changing products so that consumers end up using products with inferior technologies.
• B) firms may network with unethical suppliers or distributors.
• C) the costs of hiring celebrity endorsements may be very high.
• D) there may be large switching costs to firms changing technologies.

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