Canada is currently the second largest producer of nickel in the world. The reopening of the world famous Voisey's Bay mine, which has total resources estimated at 124 million tons of nickel-bearing ore, should give Canada a clear:

Which of the following is a competitive benefit experienced by the first mover firm in an industry? a. the first mover will be able to achieve a less steep learning curve. b. the first mover will be able to reduce the switching costs. c. the first mover will not have to patent its products or technology. d. the first mover will be able to reduce costs through economies of scale.