There are several types of barriers to entry that can create a monopoly.Which of the following barriers is the result of government action?

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A public franchise is a government-granted right to a business to operate exclusively in a specific market, which creates a barrier to entry for other firms. Therefore, it is the result of government action. The other barriers to entry listed (network externalities, economies of scale, and control of a key resource) are not specifically the result of government action.

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