Which of the Following Would NOT Be a Barrier to Entry

question 123

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be a barrier to entry for a particular market?

• A) ownership of a patent
• B) low cost of obtaining initial capital
• C) the presence of economies of scale
• D) government regulation

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