The Extent to Which a Monopolist Can Exercise Market Power

question 5

Multiple Choice

The extent to which a monopolist can exercise market power is limited by:

• A) the price elasticity of supply
• B) the ease with which consumers can substitute other products for the monopolist's product
• C) the income elasticity of demand
• D) the costs of producing the product and the technology that is available

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