Question 1

What is a characteristic of a monopoly?

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A single seller and significant barriers to entry

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Single seller with no barriers to entry

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Multiple sellers with no barriers to entry

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Multiple sellers and low barriers to entry

Question 2

What would keep competitors out in the case of a natural monopoly?

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High fixed costs and economies of scale

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Low fixed costs and economies of scale

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Low fixed costs and diseconomies of scale

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High variable costs and diseconomies of scale

Question 3

What is the monopolist's profit-maximizing output determined by?

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When marginal revenue equals marginal cost

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When total revenue equals total cost

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When average revenue equals average cost

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When price equals marginal cost

Question 4

What happens to a monopolist's profit in the long run?

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It remains unchanged due to barriers to entry

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It fluctuates based on market conditions

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It increases as demand rises

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It decreases as new firms enter the market

Question 5

Why are monopolists often viewed negatively by consumers?

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They charge higher prices and provide less product

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They invest in research and development

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They offer better quality products at lower prices

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They have efficient production processes

Question 6

In a typical monopoly, who must buy the product from the monopolist?

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Anyone who wants to buy the product

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Competitors in the market

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Consumers who want a discount

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Only government agencies

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People who dislike competition

Question 7

In a natural monopoly with economies of scale, why is it more efficient to have only one producer?

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High fixed costs are spread over large quantity of production&#44; leading to low cost per unit

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High demand requires multiple producers

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High variable costs allow for lower prices

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Low scalability allows for cost savings

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Multiple producers can share costs more efficiently

Question 8

What kind of barriers could prevent competitors from entering a market and lead to a natural monopoly?

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Patents would keep others out, sole ownership of key resource

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Low costs, abundance of resources

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Competition, low barriers to entry

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High variable costs, lack of demand

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Patents, sole ownership of key resource

Question 9

What does the monopolist's profit-maximizing output, Q*, represent?

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Output at which MR = MC

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Output at maximum price

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Output that maximizes revenue

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Output determined by competitors

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Output that minimizes costs

Question 10

Why do barriers to entry help protect a monopolist's profit?

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Barriers keep competitors out, maintaining the monopolist's control over the market

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Barriers reduce consumer demand

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Barriers prevent new technology

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Barriers increase competition

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Barriers lower prices

Question 11

What typically happens to a monopolist's profit in the long run?

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Nothing, barriers to entry maintain profit levels

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Profits disappear due to competition

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Profits increase with more customers

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Profits decrease as time goes on

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Profits fluctuate with market demand

Question 12

Why do consumers often view monopolists in a negative light?

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Monopolists charge more and provide less product compared to competitive markets

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Monopolists offer higher quality products

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Monopolists provide better customer service

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Monopolists lower prices for all products

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Monopolists offer more variety

Question 13

What happens to a producer who is losing money in the short run in a monopolistic market?

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The producer will exit the market in the long run

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The producer will receive a government bailout

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The producer will expand operations

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The producer will increase prices

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The producer will merge with competitors

Question 14

How is monopolist's price determined?

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Monopolist can charge price consumers are willing to pay based on demand

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Price is fixed for all producers

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Price is determined by total cost

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Price is set by government regulations

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Price is determined by competitors

Question 15

Why are natural monopolies the exception rather than the rule in economics?

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Most industries can support multiple producers with no significant barriers to entry

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Natural monopolies have higher demand

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Natural monopolies are preferred by consumers

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Natural monopolies are more profitable

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Natural monopolies have lower costs

Question 16

What are the characteristics of a monopoly?

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a single seller, no close substitutes, significant barriers to entry

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few sellers, some substitutes, minimal barriers

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no sellers, no substitutes, no barriers

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multiple sellers, many substitutes, open entry

Question 17

What is an example of a barrier to entry that can keep competitors out of an industry?

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patents

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collaboration

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competition

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low costs

Question 18

What is the demand faced by a monopolist?

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entire industry demand

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high demand

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no demand

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individual demand

Question 19

In a natural monopoly, why is it more efficient to have only one producer?

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huge economies of scale

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low fixed costs

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regulation

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many competitors

Question 20

What does marginal revenue look like for a monopolist?

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less than the prices

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equal to the prices

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determined by cost curves

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more than the prices

Question 21

How does a monopolist determine the profit-maximizing output?

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where marginal revenue equals marginal cost

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lowest possible output

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random selection

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highest possible output

Question 22

Why can a monopolist charge a higher price than in a competitive market?

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due to barriers to entry

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low production costs

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government subsidies

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excessive profits

Question 23

Why do people generally view monopolists as the 'bad guys'?

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charge more, provide less product

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support competition

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help consumers

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charge less, provide more product

Question 24

What typically happens to a monopolist's profit in the long run?

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remains stable due to barriers to entry

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decreases over time

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increases over time

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depends on government intervention

Question 25

What is the alternative to a monopoly that most people prefer?

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competition

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regulation

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monopolization

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collaboration

Question 26

What determines the monopolist's profit-maximizing output?

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Output at which marginal revenue equals marginal cost

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Output at lowest cost

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Output dependent on demand

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Output with highest price

Question 27

How does marginal revenue compare to prices under monopoly?

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Marginal revenue is less than prices

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Marginal revenue is equal to prices

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Marginal revenue is greater than prices

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Marginal revenue fluctuates

Question 28

Why do barriers to entry protect a monopolist's profit?

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Prevent competitors from entering the market

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Increase consumer demand

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Encourage innovation

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Lower production costs

Question 29

What happens to a monopolist's profit in the long run?

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Stays stable due to barriers to entry

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Decreases as competition enters

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Varies with market conditions

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Increases as demand rises

Question 30

Why do consumers prefer competition over monopoly?

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Lower prices and greater quantities

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Higher prices and limited choices

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Less variety and innovation

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Exclusive products and services

Question 31

What makes a monopolist unpopular among consumers?

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Charging more and providing less

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Regular discounts and promotions

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High-quality products and services

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Market expansion and growth

Question 32

Why might it be more efficient to have only one producer in certain industries?

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Huge economies of scale

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Small market size

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Lack of competition

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Low demand

Question 33

What type of barrier could keep competitors out?

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Patents

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Low production costs

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Easy market entry

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Government subsidies

Question 34

What is a characteristic of a monopoly?

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A single seller with no close substitutes

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A few sellers with no substitutes

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A single seller with close substitutes

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Multiple sellers with close substitutes

Question 35

What does the monopolist's demand curve represent?

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Entire industry demand

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International market demand

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Supply and demand equilibrium

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Individual consumer demand

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