The significant economies associated with early-entry positioning include all of the following except:
A) capturing learning effects important for increasing market share.
B) achieving scale economies.
C) developing alliances with the most attractive local partner.
D) making technological advancements.

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In general, in particular industries and economic environments, significant economies are associated with first-mover or early-entry positioning-being the first or one of the first to enter a market. These include capturing learning effects important for increasing market share, achieving scale economies that accrue from opportunities for capturing that greater share, and development of alliances with the most attractive (or in some cases the only) local partner.

The Significant Economies Associated with Early-Entry Positioning Include All of the Following