How will the price and output of a monopolist compare with perfect competition?
A. The output of the monopolist will be too large and the price too high.
B. The output of the monopolist will be too large and the price too low.
C. The output of the monopolist will be too small and the price too high.
D. The output of the monopolist will be too small and the price too low.
Answer: C
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In the case of rent-seeking behavior in a monopolistic market:
A. the net loss to society is greater than it would have been in the absence of rent-seeking behavior. B. the net loss to society is less than it would have been in the absence of rent-seeking behavior. C. the net loss to society is the same as it would have been in the absence of rent-seeking behavior. D. monopoly profit is higher than if the monopolist did not engage in rent-seeking behavior, but the net loss to society is lower.