De Beers Consolidated Mines Has Monopoly Power

question 224

Multiple Choice

De Beers Consolidated Mines has monopoly power

• A)because of economies of scale
• B)through its control over key patents
• C)through its control of an essential resource
• D)through government-imposed barriers to entry
• E)because of its reputation for supplying high-quality diamonds

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