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Which of the following best describes a monopoly?
Which of the following best describes a monopoly?
In perfect competition, firms produce at the point where:
In perfect competition, firms produce at the point where:
A key characteristic of a perfectly competitive market is:
A key characteristic of a perfectly competitive market is:
A monopolist faces:
A monopolist faces:
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In the long run, firms in perfect competition:
In the long run, firms in perfect competition:
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Which of the following is NOT a barrier to entry in a monopoly?
Which of the following is NOT a barrier to entry in a monopoly?
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In perfect competition, the price of a product is determined by:
In perfect competition, the price of a product is determined by:
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Perfect competition leads to an efficient allocation of resources because:
Perfect competition leads to an efficient allocation of resources because:
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Study Notes
Monopoly vs. Perfect Competition
- Monopoly: A market structure with a single seller and no close substitutes. Buyers have no choice.
- Perfect Competition: A market structure with many sellers, identical products, free entry/exit, and price-taking behavior.
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Key Characteristics:
- Monopoly: Single seller, barriers to entry, downward-sloping demand curve, significant market power.
- Perfect Competition: Many sellers, identical products, free entry/exit, price determined by market forces (demand and supply).
Q&A: Monopoly and Perfect Competition
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Question 1: Which best describes a monopoly?
- Correct Answer: b) A market with a single seller and no close substitutes.
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Question 2: In perfect competition, firms produce where:
- Correct Answer: b) Marginal cost equals marginal revenue.
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Question 3: A key characteristic of perfect competition is:
- Correct Answer: c) Price-taking behavior.
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Question 4: A monopolist faces:
- Correct Answer: b) A downward-sloping demand curve.
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Question 5: In the long run, perfectly competitive firms:
- Correct Answer: b) Earn zero economic profits.
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Question 6: Which is NOT a barrier to entry in a monopoly?
- Correct Answer: c) Free entry and exit.
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Question 7: In perfect competition, the price is determined by:
- Correct Answer: c) Market demand and supply.
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Question 8: A monopolist maximizes profit by producing where:
- Correct Answer: b) Marginal revenue equals marginal cost.
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Question 9: Perfect competition leads to efficient resource allocation because:
- Correct Answer: b) Firms produce at the lowest possible cost.
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Question 10: Which is true about monopolies?
- Correct Answer: c) Monopolies create deadweight loss in the market.
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Test your knowledge on the key characteristics and concepts of monopoly and perfect competition in market structures. This quiz covers definitions, essential features, and the differences between these two economic models.
