In the 1960s, each firm in the computer industry was able to make extremely large profit margins, some as high as 50-60%.The margin decreased to 20-40% in the 1970s and to 10-20% in the 1980s.We conclude that:
A) Market power increased in the two decades.
B) The industry has evolved from oligopolistic to a more competitive industry in the two decades.
C) Lower profit margins were due to the government's regulation to protect consumers.
D) Lower profit margins were largely due to the mal-management of computer firms.
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