Which of the following is NOT a barrier to entry that would allow a monopolist to keep potential competitors out of its market?
A) Significant economies of scale exist.
B) The market price of the product is too high.
C) The firm has a patent on the good or control over some resource required for the production of the good.
D) The firm has government authorization to be a monopoly.
Answer: B
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