When economists talk about a barrier to entry, they are referring to a.the downward-sloping portion of the long-run average total cost curve. b.a factor that makes it difficult for potential competitors to enter a market. c.the opportunity cost of equity capital that is incurred by a firm producing at minimum total cost. d.the declining output experienced as additional units of a variable input are used with a given amount of a fixed input.

When economists talk about a barrier to entry, they are referring to a.the downward-sloping portion of the long-run average total cost curve. b.a factor that makes it difficult for potential competitors to enter a market. c.the opportunity cost of equity capital that is incurred by a firm producing at minimum total cost. d.the declining output experienced as additional units of a variable input are used with a given amount of a fixed input.

Micro Economics For Today

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Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

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ChapterP2: Microeconomics Fundamentals

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Problem 13KC

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