An incumbent in an industry possesses extensive economies of scale. For an entrant to enter the industry, which of the following is a possibility? I. The entrant will potentially enter on a small scale with a relatively small effect on price but with high average costs, resulting in negative post-entry profits. II. The entrant will potentially enter on a cost-competitive basis, with significant market share and lowering prices, but making positive post-entry profits.

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An incumbent in an industry possesses extensive economies of scale. For an entrant to enter the industry, which of the following is a possibility? I. The entrant will potentially enter on a small scale with a relatively small effect on price but with high average costs, resulting in negative post-entry profits. II. The entrant will potentially enter on a cost-competitive basis, with significant market share and lowering prices, but making positive post-entry profits.