A Monopoly Has Two Key Features, Which Are ________

question 89

Multiple Choice

A monopoly has two key features, which are ________.

• A) barriers to entry and no close substitutes
• B) franchises and barriers to entry
• C) barriers to entry and close substitutes
• D) close substitutes and no barriers to entry

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Definitions:

Prospective Payment System

A healthcare payment system where the amount or rate of reimbursement is predetermined before the service is delivered.

Medicare

A federal health insurance program in the United States primarily for people aged 65 and older, as well as for some younger individuals with disabilities.

Healthcare Costs

The expenses related to the provision of health care services, including the costs of medical procedures, drugs, equipment, and hospital stays.

Aging Population

Demographic trend characterized by an increase in the proportion of elderly individuals within the population.