Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of a Monopoly

question 576

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of a monopoly?

• A)low fixed costs as a portion of total costs
• B)free entry and exit
• C)barriers to entry
• D)declining marginal cost

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Expenses that fluctuate in direct proportion to changes in production volume or activity levels, including costs like raw materials and direct labor.

Cost Curves

Graphical representations that show how the cost of producing goods changes with changes in the quantity of production.

Profit Maximization

The system by which a business calculates the price and output that lead to the highest earnings.

Marginal Revenue

The extra revenue generated from the sale of an additional unit of a product or service.