The Demand Curve Facing a Monopolist Will Be More Elastic

question 338

Multiple Choice

The demand curve facing a monopolist will be more elastic

• A) the greater is the number of substitute products.
• B) as the consumers' need for the good increases.
• C) the greater is the amount of fixed costs to cover.
• D) as the number of consumers increases.

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