Which of the following is an example of a barrier to entry?
A)Crystal charges a higher price than her competitors for her hair-styling services.
B)Dan charges a lower price than his competitors for his dry-walling services.
C)Jackie offers free samples of her loose-meat sandwiches to attract new customers.
D)Roseanne obtains a copyright for a short story that she wrote and published.

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Obtaining a copyright is an example of a barrier to entry because it restricts others from using or copying the work without permission. This creates a barrier for potential competitors who may want to use the same idea or product. The other options do not present barriers to entry as they either involve pricing strategies or promotional tactics that can easily be replicated by competitors.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Barrier