AP MicroeconomicsMarket Structures
Barriers to Entry
Barriers to entry are obstacles that make it difficult for new firms to enter a market and compete with existing firms.
These include legal restrictions like patents, high startup costs, control of essential resources, and economies of scale. Barriers allow existing firms to maintain market power and earn long-run economic profits.
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