Author Question: What would happen in the market for prescription drugs if people begin to view over-the-counter ... (Read 202 times)

james9437 · **on:** Jun 29, 2018

What would happen in the market for prescription drugs if people begin to view over-the-counter remedies as a good substitute for prescription medications?

A) Prescription medications will become an inferior good.
B) There is an upward movement along the demand curve for prescription medications.
C) There is a downward movement along the demand curve for prescription medications.
D) The demand for prescription medications will decrease.

Question 2

How do economies of scale contribute to the development of an oligopoly?

A) Economies of scale make it legally difficult for new firms to enter.
B) Economies of scale make small-scale producers inefficient.
C) Economies of scale are based on control of a key resource, without which other firms cannot enter an industry.
D) Economies of scale are guaranteed when a patent is granted.