The MOST Important Source of Oligopoly in an Industry Is

question 265

Multiple Choice

The MOST important source of oligopoly in an industry is:

• A)economies of scale.
• B)government regulation.
• C)technological inferiority.
• D)ownership of plentiful resources.

Appreciate the benefits of international trade to economies, including the concept of consuming beyond domestic production possibilities.

Understand the balance of trade and the concept of trade deficits.

Recognize leading exports and imports of the United States and other countries, and the importance of service exports.

Understand the principles of absolute and comparative advantage as proposed by Adam Smith and David Ricardo.

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

The total cost directly associated with producing the goods sold by a company, including materials and labor.

PP&E (Net)

The net value of a company's Property, Plant, and Equipment after accounting for depreciation and amortization, representing the tangible assets used in operations.

Ending Balance

Ending balance refers to the amount of money remaining in a particular account at the conclusion of a given period, after all transactions have been accounted for.

Finished Goods

Items that have been completed by the manufacturing process, and are ready for sale to customers.