The Principle of Group Polarization Refers to How

question 68

Multiple Choice

The principle of group polarization refers to how:

• A) group decisions tend to be more conservative and less risky than similar decisions reached by individuals.
• B) individual decisions tend to be more conservative and less risky than similar decisions reached by groups.
• C) the average opinion of like-minded group members becomes more extreme after discussing an issue.
• D) group members tend to suspend critical thinking because they want to be accepted by the group.

Recognize the role of government regulation and antitrust laws in addressing monopoly power.

Analyze the effects of mergers on market power and efficiency.

Identify the conditions under which a monopolist can practice perfect price discrimination and its efficiency implications.

Understand the impact of monopoly on the socially efficient level of output and pricing.

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