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Lana71 [14]
3 years ago
15

Which of the following policies is most likely to encourage innovation, higher quality goods, and lower prices?

Business
1 answer:
nasty-shy [4]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

The correct answer is c. Reducing barriers that limit entry of firms into new and existing markets.

Explanation:

An entry barrier is a high cost or other type of barrier that prevents a business from entering the market and competing with other businesses. Barriers to entry may include government regulations, the need for a license, or having to compete with a large corporation being a small business.

As an example, the large company is able to produce a larger quantity of products more efficiently than a company with fewer resources. They have lower costs because they are able to buy bulk materials, and they have less overhead because they produce more under one roof. It would be difficult for the small company to keep up with that, resulting in the avoidance of market entry.

Barriers to entry can have a negative effect on prices because the playing field is not level and competition is restricted. It is not an ideal situation for anyone except for the large company that has a monopoly. However, entry barriers are not always prohibitive. In fact, many new businesses find some type of entry barrier that they must overcome, be it the initial investment, the acquisition of licenses or obtaining a patent - it is only part of the business.

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Intangibles $4,500

Patent $1,100

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Total assets                                                                             $289,300

<h2>Liabilities and stockholders' equity</h2>

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Accounts payable $19,000

Accrued liabilities payable $3,100

Notes payable (short-term) $43,300

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Answer:1. The reason that the varsity team lost to JV team is lack of working together as a team.

2.Coach P. when selecting the rowers for the two teams should have looked at both the psychological(personality types and traits, if they are leader or followers etc.) as well as the physical aspect ( Stamina, Speed ,Coordination, Strength etc.) of each individual.

explanation:

1:Even though the varsity team consisted of the best individuals for speed , strength, coordination and endurance, they lacked the cohesiveness to perform as a unit. Each of the eight individual rowers had to be single-mindedly attuned to one another in order to synchronize their rowing and perform in unison. Unfortunately, the team also too many disruptor and lacked a leader.

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