Explain the Concept of Network Externalities

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Essay

Explain the concept of network externalities.

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Definitions:

Credit Cost Curve

Illustrates the relationship between the cost of credit (interest rates) and the amount of credit available in the market.

Carrying Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing the total cost of holding inventory over time.

Opportunity Cost Curve

A graphical representation that shows the trade-offs between two options, highlighting what is sacrificed when choosing one option over another.

Excess Capacity

A situation where a firm operates below its maximum production capacity, indicating it can increase output without incurring higher fixed costs.