When There Are Economies of Scale Over the Relevant Range

question 656

Multiple Choice

When there are economies of scale over the relevant range of output for a monopoly, the monopoly

• A)is a natural monopoly.
• B)is a government-granted monopoly.
• C)has monopoly power due to the ownership of a patent or copyright.
• D)has monopoly power due to the ownership of a key production resource.

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Definitions:

Annual Interest Rate

The percentage increase in money that occurs over a year, which includes interest on loans, deposits, or investments.

Investments

Assets or items acquired with the goal of generating income or appreciating in value over time.

Interest on Interest

The concept of earning interest on the reinvestment of previous interest payments, a compound interest phenomena.

Average Annual Interest Rate

The average amount of interest earned or paid on an investment or loan over a one-year period, expressed as a percentage.