Suppose the domestic supply (QS) and demand (QD) for MP3 players in the United States is represented by the following set of equations:QS = -25 + 10PQD = 875 - 5PIf the United States can import MP3 players from the rest of the world at a per unit price of $50, how many MP3 players will be produced in the United States?

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about monopoly and perfect competition?

A) Price is always higher and output higher under monopoly than under perfect competition. B) Because costs do not depend on market structure, price is usually higher and output is always lower under monopoly than perfect competition. C) If there are substantial economies of scale, price may be lower and output greater under monopoly than under perfect competition. D) If there are substantial economies of scale, price may be lower and output greater under monopoly than under perfect competition, and price may be below marginal cost instead of equal to marginal cost.

What is the extent of income inequality among nations? Explain, citing relevant data on incomes received by populations and total GDP in the United States and developing nations.

What will be an ideal response?