The conclusion that a monopoly results in lower output and higher prices than perfect competition relies on the assumption that
A) the demand curve for a monopoly is horizontal.
B) consumers are ignorant of the effects of monopoly.
C) the costs of production are the same whether the industry is perfectly competitive or a monopoly.
D) elasticity of demand varies along the market demand curve.
Answer: C
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