If music is a network good, then the "best" musicians:
A) always become popular.
B) only sometimes become popular.
C) never become popular.
D) must deal with antitrust cases against them.

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If music is a network good, it means that the value of the product (music) is dependent on the number of other people using or listening to it. Therefore, it is not guaranteed that the "best" musicians will always become popular as other factors such as marketing, promotion, and production quality may also play a role. However, being the "best" increases the likelihood of becoming popular. Therefore, only sometimes becoming popular (option B) is the best choice.

If Music Is a Network Good, Then the "Best" Musicians