Which of the Following Statements Comparing Monopoly with Competition Is

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements comparing monopoly with competition is correct?

• A)A monopolist produces a higher level of output and charges a lower price than a competitive firm would.
• B)With perfect price discrimination, the total surplus under monopoly can be the same as under competition.
• C)With or without price discrimination, the consumer surplus under monopoly is at least as large as it would be under competition.
• D)The deadweight loss associated with monopoly is caused by the positive economic profits of the monopolist; competitive firms do not earn a positive economic profit so there is no deadweight loss under competition.

---

Definitions:

Capital Gains Yield

The price appreciation component of the total return on an investment, calculated as the rise in the investment's price divided by its initial price.

Dividend Yield

A financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Real Rate of Return

The annual percentage return realized on an investment, adjusted for changes in prices due to inflation or other external factors.

Inflation Rate

The pace at which prices for goods and services elevate overall, causing the value of purchasing power to drop.