A Local Electricity-Generating Company Has a Monopoly That Is Protected

question 51

Multiple Choice

A local electricity-generating company has a monopoly that is protected by an entry barrier that takes the form of

• A) control of a key raw material.
• B) network externalities.
• C) economies of scale.
• D) perfectly inelastic demand curve.

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Definitions:

Automatic Transmission

A type of transmission in vehicles that automatically changes gear ratios as the vehicle moves, allowing the driver to focus on steering and acceleration without manual gear shifting.

4WD Vehicles

Vehicles equipped with a four-wheel-drive system that can provide power to all four wheels simultaneously, offering better traction in off-road or adverse conditions.

Transaxle

A single mechanical device that combines the functions of an automobile's transmission, axle, and differential into one integrated unit, commonly found in front-wheel-drive vehicles.

Front-Wheel Drive

A vehicle configuration where the engine's power is transmitted to the front wheels, providing propulsion.