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In contrast with perfect competition,a monopolist:
Economic Profits
A reiteration emphasizing the calculation that includes total revenues minus total costs, where total costs consider both the explicit and implicit costs.
Competitive Price-searcher Market
A market structure where firms have some degree of market power, enabling them to set prices above marginal cost, but must consider competitor prices to attract consumers.
Product Diversity
The variance in products and services offered by companies or available in a market, aiming to cater to different consumer preferences.
Existing Firms
Companies or businesses that are currently operating in the market, as opposed to new startups or entities planning to enter the market.
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