Which Does NOT Cause an Industry That Might Otherwise Be

question 208

Multiple Choice

Which does NOT cause an industry that might otherwise be competitive to tend toward oligopoly?

• A) economies of scale
• B) barriers to entry
• C) mergers
• D) strategic independence

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Definitions:

Umbilical Cord

A flexible cord-like structure containing blood vessels that connect a fetus to the placenta, supplying it with oxygen and nutrients during pregnancy.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to and removing waste from the fetus through the umbilical cord.

Oxygenated Blood

Blood that is rich in oxygen, typically found in the arterial system, except for the pulmonary arteries, which carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to all parts of the body.