The DeBeers Company of South Africa Was Able to Block

question 216

Multiple Choice

The DeBeers Company of South Africa was able to block competition through

• A)economies of scale.
• B)ownership of an essential input.
• C)government-imposed barriers.
• D)differentiating its product.

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Definitions:

Large Firms

Enterprises or corporations that operate on a large scale, typically having significant market power, resources, and complex organizational structures.

Scale of Production

Refers to the size of the operation or the volume of output produced by a business or manufacturing plant.

Average Total Cost

Average Total Cost is the total cost of production divided by the total quantity produced, representing the per unit cost of production.

Returns to Scale

The change in output as a result of proportionately changing all inputs in the production process.