The "monopoly issue" is concerned with the fact that
(a) monopolies will "charge what the traffic will bear" in order to maximize their profits.
(b) monopolies will attempt to increase their profits by discriminating among their customers
and charge prices that they are willing to pay, instead of charging one price.
(c) monopolies will be able to charge higher prices and earn higher rates of return than
competitive firms.
(d) all of the above apply.
(d)
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Which of the following is true about the basis?
A. It tends to be less predictable than the cash price. B. It can be negative or positive. C. It is fairly consistent seasonally over time. D. B and C are correct
Refer to Figure 5.1. All else equal, an increase in the number of workers will cause a
A) shift from PF1 to PF2. B) shift from PF2 to PF1. C) movement up and to the right along PF1. D) movement down and to the left along PF2.