In Perfect Competition P = MC and in Monopoly P

question 118

True/False

In perfect competition P = MC and in monopoly P > MC.

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Substitute

A good or service that can replace another to satisfy similar needs or desires, often leading to competition between producers.

Consumer Surplus

The divergence between what consumers are willing to pay for a product or service and the actual payment they make.

Supply Curve

A visual display mapping out the link between how much of a good is supplied and its price.

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The extent to which resources are used in the most effective way to produce goods and services, minimizing waste.