Which of the following is not an example of a barrier to entry?
A) Al owns the only parcel of lakeside property with a beach that is safe for swimming. He charges admission to neighbors who want to use the beach.
B) Meredith owns the copyright to a popular song. She receives royalties every time a radio station plays her song.
C) Matt sells computers to his state government for use in their legislative sessions. He has sold computers for ten years.
D) Anne owns the patent for a new running shoe. She receives payments from the company who manufactures the shoes.

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Selling to a specific customer or market for a long time is not a barrier to entry. However, owning a unique resource (A), copyright (B), or patent (D) can create a barrier to entry for competitors.

Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Barrier