Q. Which one of the following statements best describes the term ‘Network Effect’, seen in the news recently?

[A] It refers to the phenomenon where the value or utility of a product or service increases as more people use it.

[B] It occurs when the cost per unit of production decreases as the scale of production increases.

[C] It suggests that a small change in one part of a system can have far-reaching consequences.

[D] It states that, after a certain point, the addition of one more unit of input (like labor or capital) while keeping other inputs constant, will result in smaller increases in output.

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation – The Network Effect occurs when a product or service becomes more valuable or useful to each user as the number of users increases. A classic example is social media platforms – the more people who use a platform, the more content and connections there are to explore, making the platform more valuable to each individual user.

Source: Forum IAS

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