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awywial

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The four largest firms in an industry account for the following value of industry sales: 12 percent, 8 percent, 5 percent and 4 percent. Calculate the four-firm concentration ratio. Would this industry be regarded as competitive or concentrated?
 
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Question 2

If a lender checks credit reports on individuals before mailing out loan offers, it is most likely trying to avoid
 
  A) moral hazard.
  B) moral dilemma.
  C) adverse selection.
  D) adverse reaction.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The four-firm concentration ratio is 29 percent. The four-firm concentration ratio is less than 40 percent, so the industry would be regarded as competitive.

Answer to Question 2

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