Question 1

Figure 15-1 
-Refer to Figure 15-1. If the monopolist uses perfect price discrimination, how much deadweight loss results?

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Question 2

Because natural monopolies have a declining average cost curve, regulating natural monopolies by setting price equal to marginal cost would

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A)  cause the monopolist to operate at a loss.
B)  result in a less than optimal total surplus.
C)  maximize producer surplus.
D)  result in higher profits for the monopoly.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Sizable economic profits can persist over time under monopoly if the monopolist

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A)  produces that output where average total cost is at a maximum.
B)  is protected by barriers to entry.
C)  operates as a price taker rather than a price maker.
D)  earns revenues that exceed variable costs.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Table 15-1 
-Refer to Table 15-1. The average revenue of the 50th unit of output is

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The answer of Table 15-1 
-Refer to Table 15-1. The...

Question 5

Which of the following statements is correct?

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A)  Firms with some degree of monopoly power are common, but firms with substantial monopoly power are rare.
B)  Firms with some degree of monopoly power are rare, as are firms with substantial monopoly power.
C)  Firms with some degree of monopoly power are common, as are firms with substantial monopoly power.
D)  Firms with some degree of monopoly power are rare, but firms with substantial monopoly power are common.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

If a monopoly lowers its price, its

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A)  total revenue must increase.
B)  total revenue must decrease.
C)  marginal revenue must increase.
D)  marginal revenue must decrease.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

State two examples of government-created monopolies.

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Question 8

In reality, perfect price discrimination is

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A)  used by about 75 percent of all monopolies.
B)  used by about 50 percent of all monopolies.
C)  seldom used by monopolies because it leads to lower profits.
D)  rarely possible.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Figure 15-3 
-Refer to Figure 15-3. Use the letters in the figure to identify the profit area for the single price monopolist.

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-Refer to Figure 15-3. Use...

Question 10

Table 15-14
The following table gives information on the price, quantity, and total cost of production for a monopolist. 
-Refer to Table 15-14. At what price does marginal revenue equal marginal cost?

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A)  $5
B)  $4
C)  $3
D)  $2E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following statements is correct? Monopolies are socially inefficient because they (i) 
Charge a price above marginal cost.
(ii) 
Produce too little output.
(iii) 
Earn profits at the expense of consumers.
(iv) 
Maximize the market's total surplus.

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A)  (iii)  only
B)  (iii)  and (iv)  only
C)  (i)  and (ii)  only
D)  (i) , (ii) , (iii) , and (iv) E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

A monopolist produces

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A)  more than the socially efficient quantity of output but at a higher price than in a competitive market.
B)  less than the socially efficient quantity of output but at a higher price than in a competitive market.
C)  the socially efficient quantity of output but at a higher price than in a competitive market.
D)  possibly more or possibly less than the socially efficient quantity of output, but definitely at a higher price than in a competitive market.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Suppose a firm has a monopoly on the sale of a computer game and faces a downward-sloping demand curve. When selling the 50th game, the firm will always receive

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A)  less marginal revenue on the 50th game than it received on the 49th game.
B)  more average revenue on the 50th game than it received on the 49th game.
C)  more total revenue on the 50 games than it received on the first 49 games.
D)  Both b and c are correct.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Antitrust laws give the Justice Department the authority to challenge potential mergers between companies in an effort to safeguard society from monopoly power.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A firm that is a natural monopoly

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A)  is not likely to be concerned about new entrants eroding its monopoly power.
B)  is taking advantage of economies of scale.
C)  would experience a higher average total cost if more firms entered the market.
D)  All of the above are correct.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

For a monopolist, when the price effect is greater than the output effect, marginal revenue is

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A)  positive.
B)  negative.
C)  zero.
D)  maximized.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Table 15-4
A monopolist faces the following demand curve: 
-Refer to Table 15-4. If the monopolist increases production from 7.5 to 10 units, what is its marginal revenue?

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A)  $12.50
B)  $5
C)  -$5
D)  -$12.50E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

When a single firm can supply a good or service to an entire market at a lower cost than could two or more firms, the industry is known as a

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Question 19

The defining characteristic of a natural monopoly is

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A)  constant marginal cost over the relevant range of output.
B)  economies of scale over the relevant range of output.
C)  constant returns to scale over the relevant range of output.
D)  diseconomies of scale over the relevant range of output.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Amanda inherited the only local cable TV/Internet company in town after her father passed away. The company has a local monopoly on the delivery of high-speed Internet service. The company is completely unregulated by the government and is therefore free to operate as it wishes. Assume that Amanda understands the true power of her new monopoly. Which of the following statements is (are)  correct? (i) 
She will be able to set the price of high-speed Internet service at whatever level she wishes.
(ii) 
The customers will be forced to purchase high-speed Internet service at whatever price she wants to set.
(iii) 
She will be able to achieve any profit level that she desires.

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A)  (i)  only
B)  (ii)  only
C)  (i)  and (iii)  only
D)  (i) , (ii) , and (iii) E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 15: Monopoly

When a single firm can supply a good or service to an entire market at a lower cost than could two or more firms, the industry is known as a

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Table 15-4 A monopolist faces the following demand curve: -Refer to Table 15-4. If the monopolist increases production from 7.5 to 10 units, what is its marginal revenue?

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Sizable economic profits can persist over time under monopoly if the monopolist

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A monopolist produces

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A firm that is a natural monopoly

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If a monopoly lowers its price, its

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The defining characteristic of a natural monopoly is

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State two examples of government-created monopolies.

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Antitrust laws give the Justice Department the authority to challenge potential mergers between companies in an effort to safeguard society from monopoly power.

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Table 15-1 -Refer to Table 15-1. The average revenue of the 50th unit of output is

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For a monopolist, when the price effect is greater than the output effect, marginal revenue is

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Which of the following statements is correct? Monopolies are socially inefficient because they (i) Charge a price above marginal cost. (ii) Produce too little output. (iii) Earn profits at the expense of consumers. (iv) Maximize the market's total surplus.

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Which of the following statements is correct?

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Figure 15-1 -Refer to Figure 15-1. If the monopolist uses perfect price discrimination, how much deadweight loss results?

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Figure 15-3 -Refer to Figure 15-3. Use the letters in the figure to identify the profit area for the single price monopolist.

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Because natural monopolies have a declining average cost curve, regulating natural monopolies by setting price equal to marginal cost would

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In reality, perfect price discrimination is

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Table 15-14 The following table gives information on the price, quantity, and total cost of production for a monopolist. -Refer to Table 15-14. At what price does marginal revenue equal marginal cost?

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Exam 15: Monopoly

When a single firm can supply a good or service to an entire market at a lower cost than could two or more firms, the industry is known as a

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Table 15-4 A monopolist faces the following demand curve: -Refer to Table 15-4. If the monopolist increases production from 7.5 to 10 units, what is its marginal revenue?

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Sizable economic profits can persist over time under monopoly if the monopolist

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A monopolist produces

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A firm that is a natural monopoly

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If a monopoly lowers its price, its

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State two examples of government-created monopolies.

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Antitrust laws give the Justice Department the authority to challenge potential mergers between companies in an effort to safeguard society from monopoly power.

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Table 15-1 -Refer to Table 15-1. The average revenue of the 50th unit of output is

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For a monopolist, when the price effect is greater than the output effect, marginal revenue is

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Which of the following statements is correct? Monopolies are socially inefficient because they (i) Charge a price above marginal cost. (ii) Produce too little output. (iii) Earn profits at the expense of consumers. (iv) Maximize the market's total surplus.

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Which of the following statements is correct?

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Figure 15-1 -Refer to Figure 15-1. If the monopolist uses perfect price discrimination, how much deadweight loss results?

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Figure 15-3 -Refer to Figure 15-3. Use the letters in the figure to identify the profit area for the single price monopolist.

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Because natural monopolies have a declining average cost curve, regulating natural monopolies by setting price equal to marginal cost would

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