"Under the New Trade Theory, which outcome is most likely when a country first to market in a particular industry gains significant economies of scale?

A$)$ The country will inevitably lose its competitive advantage as other countries rapidly adopt the same technology.

B$)$ The market will naturally evolve into a perfectly competitive market with many small producers.

C$)$ The country will maintain a long$-$term monopoly in the industry due to insurmountable barriers to entry for other countries.

D$)$ The country may establish a dominant position in the global market, making it difficult for later entrants to compete effectively.