Question 18 (0.33333333 points) According to class discussions key objective(s) of the Competition Act is (are): a. Promotion and protection of competition and protection of consumer from unfair business practices b. Protection of small business from monopolies c. Protection of Canadian businesses and citizens from international cartels and powerful lobby groups O d. Protection of the consumer from unfair and deceptive business practices. e. None of the above is a true statement Question 19 (0.33333333 points) According to class discussions, Robert Solow (the Nobel winning economist), was surprised at the lack of productivity increases in the 1970s and early 80s, in spite of massive investments in business computers. In the 1990s productivity showed marked gains due to: a. Large increases in North American exports b. The large number of MBAs graduating from business schools c. The network effect d. The boomerang effect e. The so-called "easy-money" effect. Question 20 (0.33333333 points) According to classroom discussions, the "magical technology convergence refers to: a. digitization, telecom and networks O b. biotechnology, computers and marketing technologies c. Software engineering, customization, and digitization d. The dominance of telecom technologies developed in Europe, Japan, and the United states e. The S curve of technology development