Assume a monopolist regularly posts price increases three months in advance of when they will take effect. After a small number of new firms enter the market, the original firm continues the practice of announcing price increases in advance

Following the court's logic in the Ethyl case, the firms in this market would not be guilty of price fixing behavior. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

TRUE

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Which of the following was NOT a part of the American system of manufacturing?

(a) Interchangeable and standardized parts (b) Use of indentured servants (c) Mass production (d) High capital intensities of production

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Suppose MPL = 20 and MPK = 40 and the rental rate on capital is $10 . If the level of production is currently efficient, the wage rate must be

a. $10 b. $5 c. $20 d. $40

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