Products and Services That Are Difficult to Imitate Help Firms

question 103

True/False

Products and services that are difficult to imitate help firms sustain their profitability.

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Definitions:

Long-Run Equilibrium

is an economic condition where all inputs and outputs in a market are fully adjusted to any changes, leading to a stable state of operations over time.

Profit

The financial gain obtained when the amount of revenue gained from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.

Competitive Return

The earning or return that an investment generates, over and above the risk-free rate, due to its competitive advantage.

Economic Profit

The difference between total revenue and total cost, including both explicit and implicit costs.