Allocative inefficiency is observed in the case of monopoly where economies of scale is absent. Define the allocative inefficiency and present a diagram which shows allocative inefficiency of profit-maximizing monopoly. Compare the price and profit maximization level of output of monopoly to those of a perfectly competitive market. For comparison’s sake, use the assumption that firms in a perfectly competitive industry were bought by a business person and begins to act as a monopoly.

The following diagram illustrates the demand curve facing a monopoly in an industry with no economies or diseconomies of scale and no fixed costs. In the short and long run, MC = ATC. 1.) Using the point drawing tool, indicate the monopoly output and monopoly price (Monopoly) in the figure to the right. Attach the appropriate provided label. 2.) Using the rectangle drawing tool, shade in monopoly profits (Profit). Attach the appropriate provided label. 3.) Using the triangle drawing tool, shade in the "excess burden" or "welfare costs" of the monopoly (Excess burden). Attach the appropriate provided label. Note: Carefully follow the instructions above and only draw the required objects. The monopoly creates excess burden because O A. it produces where price equals marginal cost. B. it produces an inefficiently large amount of output. O C. it charges a price that is too low. D. it produces where marginal cost is positive. E. it produces where price is above marginal cost. MR Output, Q…

Monopolists, unlike competitive firms, have some market power. A monopolist can increase price, within limits, without the quantity demanded falling to zero. The main way it retains its market power is through barriers to entry-that is, other companies cannot enter the market to create competition in that particular industry. Complete the following table by indicating which barrier to entry appropriately explains why a monopoly exists in each scenario. Barriers to Entry Economies of Scale Scenario In the natural gas industry, low average total costs are obtained only through large-scale production. In other words, the initial cost of setting up all the necessary pipes and hoses makes it risky and, most likely, unprofitable for competitors to enter the market. The Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) formerly controlled all U.S. sources of bauxite, a key component in the production of aluminum. Given that Alcoa did not sell bauxite to any other companies, Alcoa was a monopolist in the…

In many countries, the government chooses to "internalize" the monopoly by owning monopoly providers of goods and services. (In some cases these firms are "nationalized" and the government actually buys or confiscates firms that operate in monopoly markets). Explain TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of such an approach

Natural monopoly is inefficient as it charges a price higher than marginal cost. Is it feasible for the government to regulate the monopoly by setting a price equal to marginal cost? Explain with a diagram.

Suppose a monopoly firm’s total cost of production TC = f + c•Q where f > 0 and c > 0. Is this firm a “natural monopoly”? Answer ‘Yes” or “No” based on your explanation of the meaning of a “natural monopoly.”

Sid is the CEO of a local power plant operating in monopoly market structure. Explain why the demand curve (P) here is larger than the MR, and why Sid won’t produce on the inelastic portion of demand curve. Draw a graph comparing Sid’s market structure with a market in perfect competition (on the same graph). Be sure to label the components of deadweight loss. On a separate graph, show the case where the monopoly is making a positive profit and label the profit area.

Suppose a perfectly competitive industry can produce a product with total cost TC = Q? and the market demand for the product is given by Q = 120 - Suppose that the same market can be served by a monopolist operates with the same cost and demand functions. How does the consumer surplus change due to monopoly relative to perfect competition? It falls by 2000 It does not change It falls by 1600 It falls by 1200

Conditions for price discrimination Price discrimination is the practice of selling the same good at more than one price when the price differences are not justified by cost differences. Evaluate the following statement: "Price discrimination is not possible when a good is sold in a perfectly competitive market." False, because perfectly competitive firms do not profit - maximize by setting marginal revenue equal to marginal cost True, because perfectly competitive firms have no market power False, because perfectly competitive firms have market power None of these choices Examples of price discrimination Cho and Ginny are debating the use of coupons by grocery stores. Cho says, "The use of coupons in grocery stores represents a means of price discrimination. It's pure and simple. Coupons do reduce the price of groceries, but mostly to people who are less likely to buy at the full price." By contrast, Ginny contends, "Coupons do not constitute price discrimination. They simply…

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