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a) Can a monopoly firm make losses? Explain
b) In general, could it be optimal for a loss-making firm to continue to produce? Explain
c) Could a loss-making firm continue to operate in the long run? Explain
d) Why is the competitive firm considered more efficient than the monopoly firm?
e) The inverse demand function of a firm is given as, P
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- answer is C. explain why and draw grapharrow_forwardQuestion 3arrow_forward1. What are the various reasons that causes monopoly? Explain and provide an example of each. 2. Explain the characteristics of a monopoly. How it is different from a perfect competition? 3. Refer to the graph below: 105 100 - MC 95 90 АТС 85 80 75 70 65 - 60 55 50 45 + 40 + 35 30 25 20 15 10 MR Demand +++++ YTTI 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100105110115120 e In the above graph calculate the following? a. The profit maximization quantity b. Price that the monopolist will charge at that level c. Total revenue at that level d. Total cost at that level e. Profit or loss (if any) at that levelarrow_forward
- QUESTION 48 48. The Marginal Revenue curve facing a monopoly firm is O identical to its demand and average revenue curve. below its demand and average revenue curve. the same as it is for a perfectly competitive firm. perfectly elastic.arrow_forwardQUESTION 30 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 5 a monopoly firm 10 . 15 MR 20 25 MC 30. If this firm maximizes short-term profit, what is the maximum total profit it can earn? a) $126 b) $27 c) $378 d) $9 e) $140 30 ATC DALLA D AVC 35arrow_forwardCompared to a competitive firm, a monopoly will ... (select all correct answers) A. produce an output where marginal revenue is lower than marginal cost B. charge a higher price □ C. produce greater quantities OD. be less efficientarrow_forward
- Question 4: Show a Monopoly earning super normal profit and explain what are the loss to the society in terms of welfare loss (consumer and producer surplus) by comparing it with perfect competition?arrow_forwardThe task to complete is to create a scenario in which a monopoly might form and analyze that monopoly situation. To do that, please complete the following: 1. Explain the barrier that you have that makes this company a monopoly (1 paragraph). (Tip: ead about the barriers that create a monopoly and use one of those that makes sense with your company).arrow_forwardQuestion 11 Which of the following is a barrier to entry in the monopoly market structure? control over a key resource low prices high prices high quality products O O O Oarrow_forward
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