Question 1

Diagram a model of a monopoly experiencing economic profits.In your diagram show the monopolist's ATC,MC,MR,and demand curves.In addition,indicate the profit-maximizing output and price and the output and price that would prevail under marginal cost pricing.Using this diagram,explain why it is not in the monopolist's interest to use marginal cost pricing.

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See Figure 24.3 in The Economy Today or ...

Question 2

In Figure 24.2,total profit at the profit-maximizing rate of output is

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A)  CDLK.
B)  CDHG.
C)  ABDLK.
D)  GHLK.

Question 3

There's a basic tendency for monopolies to inhibit productivity advances and economic growth.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Table 24.1 Monopoly Costs and Revenue
  Quantity  Price  Total Cost 1$500$4002$450$6503$400$9504$350$1,3005$300$1,700\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline 	ext { Quantity } & 	ext { Price } & 	ext { Total Cost } \\hline 1 & \$ 500 & \$ 400 \\hline 2 & \$ 450 & \$ 650 \\hline 3 & \$ 400 & \$ 950 \\hline 4 & \$ 350 & \$ 1,300 \\hline 5 & \$ 300 & \$ 1,700 \\hline\end{array} Quantity 12345​ Price $500$450$400$350$300​ Total Cost $400$650$950$1,300$1,700​​  In Table 24.1,using the profit maximization rule,a monopolist that is able to practice price discrimination will charge

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A)  A price of $450.
B)  A price of $400.
C)  A price of $500.
D)  Different prices to different customers.

Question 5

The Microsoft Corporation was sued by the government for all but which one of the following antitrust violations?

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A)  Discouraging computer manufacturers from installing any operating system other than Microsoft's.
B)  Buying out potential competitors.
C)  Bundling software.
D)  Stealing competitors' secrets.

Question 6

Which of the following is an accurate argument in support of market power?

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A)  It restricts output and raises prices,contributing to more efficient use of resources.
B)  It contributes to efficient production when there are diseconomies of scale.
C)  It provides the economic profit necessary for survival and efficient production in a market.
D)  It provides greater ability to fund research and development.

Question 7

Economies of scale involve a reduction in minimum average costs as a result of an increase in the size of plants and equipment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 24: Monopoly

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In Figure 24.2,total profit at the profit-maximizing rate of output is

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The Microsoft Corporation was sued by the government for all but which one of the following antitrust violations?

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Economies of scale involve a reduction in minimum average costs as a result of an increase in the size of plants and equipment.

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There's a basic tendency for monopolies to inhibit productivity advances and economic growth.

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Which of the following is an accurate argument in support of market power?

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In Figure 24.2,total profit at the profit-maximizing rate of output is

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