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Which of the following is a characteristic of a monopoly?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a monopoly?
A monopolist maximizes profit where:
A monopolist maximizes profit where:
Which of the following is true about the demand curve faced by a monopolist?
Which of the following is true about the demand curve faced by a monopolist?
In a monopoly market, the price is:
In a monopoly market, the price is:
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A monopolist’s total revenue is maximized when:
A monopolist’s total revenue is maximized when:
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Which of the following statements is true for a monopolist?
Which of the following statements is true for a monopolist?
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The socially optimal price for a monopolist is:
The socially optimal price for a monopolist is:
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If a monopolist faces a linear demand curve P = 20 − 2Q, what will happen to price if the monopolist increases output from Q = 4 to Q = 5?
If a monopolist faces a linear demand curve P = 20 − 2Q, what will happen to price if the monopolist increases output from Q = 4 to Q = 5?
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Flashcards
What is a monopoly?
What is a monopoly?
A market structure where a single firm controls the entire supply of a product, with no close substitutes.
Where does a monopolist maximize profit?
Where does a monopolist maximize profit?
The point at which a monopolist produces the quantity that yields the maximum profit. This occurs when the extra revenue gained from selling one more unit (marginal revenue) equals the extra cost of producing that unit (marginal cost).
What does the demand curve look like for a monopolist?
What does the demand curve look like for a monopolist?
A downward sloping curve that represents the relationship between the price a monopolist charges and the quantity demanded by consumers. Unlike a perfectly competitive firm, a monopolist faces the entire market demand curve.
How does the price in a monopoly compare to marginal cost?
How does the price in a monopoly compare to marginal cost?
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When does a monopolist maximize total revenue?
When does a monopolist maximize total revenue?
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What is the key difference between a monopolist's output decision and a perfectly competitive firm?
What is the key difference between a monopolist's output decision and a perfectly competitive firm?
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What is the socially optimal price in a monopoly?
What is the socially optimal price in a monopoly?
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What happens to the price when a monopolist increases output?
What happens to the price when a monopolist increases output?
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Study Notes
Monopoly Characteristics
- A monopoly has a single seller.
- There are no close substitutes for the product.
- There is no free entry or exit in the market.
- Consumers and producers have perfect information.
Monopoly Profit Maximization
- A monopolist maximizes profit where marginal cost equals marginal revenue.
- Marginal cost is the extra cost of producing one more unit.
- Marginal revenue is the extra revenue obtained from selling one more unit.
Monopoly Demand Curve
- The demand curve for a monopolist is downward sloping.
- This means the monopolist can sell more units only by lowering the price.
Monopoly Price and Cost
- A monopoly's price is always higher than its marginal cost. This contrasts with perfect competition, where price equals marginal cost.
- At the profit maximizing output, A monopolist will charges a price above marginal cost.
Monopoly Output
- The monopolist produces an output level where marginal revenue equals marginal cost
- The monopolist will restrict output to maintain a high price, potentially resulting in lower output than would be socially optimal.
Price Discrimination
- First-degree price discrimination is when a monopolist charges each consumer the maximum price they are willing to pay.
- In a regulated natural monopoly if the government sets the price equal to marginal cost, then the monopolist will likely experience losses.
Calculation Questions/ Examples
- Examples of calculation questions involving demand, cost, revenue, and profit maximization for a monopolist, are included
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This quiz covers key concepts related to monopolies, including their defining characteristics, profit maximization strategies, and the implications of the demand curve. Understand how monopolists set prices, manage costs, and determine output levels in the market. Test your knowledge on the critical economic principles surrounding monopolistic behavior.
