Contrasting Market Adjustments
Consider two industries, both currently experiencing a surge in demand that allows incumbent firms to earn significant profits. Industry A has very low startup costs and minimal regulation. Industry B requires substantial capital investment in equipment and complex regulatory approval. Contrast the likely speed and nature of the long-run market adjustments you would expect to see in Industry A versus Industry B, explaining the reasoning behind the differences.
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