. Classify the following as a government-enforced barrier to entry, a barrier to entry that is not government-enforced, or a situation that does not involve a barrier to entry. a.  A patented invention b.  A popular but easily copied restaurant recipe c.  An industry where economies of scale are very small compared to the size of demand in the market d.  A well-established reputation for slashing prices in response to new entry e.  A well-respected brand name that has been carefully built up over many years

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