Author Question: If the four-firm concentration ratio for an industry equals 100 percent, then definitely A) the ... (Read 76 times)

Charlie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 640
If the four-firm concentration ratio for an industry equals 100 percent, then definitely
 
  A) the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) equals 10,000.
  B) the industry is a monopoly.
  C) a small number of firms are in the industry.
  D) there are no barriers to entry into the industry.

Question 2

Pablo must choose among options A, B, and C. Option A gives him 10,000 for sure. Option B gives him 4,000 with probability 0.5 or 16,000 with probability 0.5. Option C gives him 8,000 with probability 0.5 or 12,000 with probability 0.5.
 
  If he receives diminishing marginal utility from wealth, Pablo will A) choose option A.
  B) choose option B.
  C) choose option C.
  D) be indifferent among options A, B, and C.



aruss1303

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 314
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

Did you know?

About 60% of newborn infants in the United States are jaundiced; that is, they look yellow. Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by excessive jaundice. When babies begin to be affected by excessive jaundice and begin to have brain damage, they become excessively lethargic.

Did you know?

Although puberty usually occurs in the early teenage years, the world's youngest parents were two Chinese children who had their first baby when they were 8 and 9 years of age.

Did you know?

There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library