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What characterizes a monopolist's ability to set prices in the market?
What characterizes a monopolist's ability to set prices in the market?
Which of the following is NOT considered a barrier to entry for monopolistic markets?
Which of the following is NOT considered a barrier to entry for monopolistic markets?
In terms of demand, how does the marginal revenue (MR) of a monopolist behave?
In terms of demand, how does the marginal revenue (MR) of a monopolist behave?
What results when a monopolist operates above the profit maximization point?
What results when a monopolist operates above the profit maximization point?
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Which statement about a dominant firm in a market is true?
Which statement about a dominant firm in a market is true?
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Study Notes
Dominant Firms and Monopolies
- Dominant firm: Holds over 50% of market share
- Monopolist: Sole seller with no close substitutes; 100% market share; market power (ability to set prices)
Barriers to Entry (Monopolies)
- Control of natural resources/inputs
- Increasing returns to scale (high fixed costs lead to natural monopolies)
- Technological superiority
- Network externalities (value of good/service increases as more use it)
- Legal barriers (patents, copyrights, licenses)
- Acquisitions, mergers, takeovers
Monopoly Demand Curve
- Downward sloping
- Profit maximization: MR = MC
- In monopolies, marginal revenue (MR) is always below demand (D)
- Profit maximization occurs where MR = MC, but the monopolist chooses a price above this intersection point, on the demand curve
Monopoly Profits
- Supernormal profits; no fear of market entry
- Price-setters
- Never produce on inelastic portion of demand curve
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This quiz explores the concepts of dominant firms and monopolies, including the characteristics that define them and the barriers to entry they create. It delves into the demand curve for monopolies, profit maximization strategies, and the unique aspects of monopoly profits. Test your understanding of monopoly dynamics and economic theory.
