What Might Be an Explanation for the Production of Open

question 61

Multiple Choice

What might be an explanation for the production of open source, free software?

• A) marginal cost is zero
• B) increasing returns
• C) diminishing marginal utility
• D) moral hazard
• E) altruism

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Definitions:

Mutually Exclusive

Events or choices that cannot occur at the same time, requiring a selection to be made between them.

Payback Period

The duration of time it takes for an investment to generate an amount of income or cash equivalent to the cost of the investment, essentially measuring how quickly the investment can be recouped.

Time Value

The concept that money available now is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its potential earning capacity.

Payback Period

The time required for an investment to generate cash flows sufficient to recoup the original investment cost.