In Many Countries, the Government Chooses to "Internalize" the Monopoly

question 193

Essay

In many countries, the government chooses to "internalize" the monopoly by owning monopoly providers of goods and services. (In some cases these firms are "nationalized," and the government actually buys or confiscates firms that operate in monopoly markets). What would be the advantages and disadvantages of such an approach to ensure that the "best interest of society" is promoted in these markets? Explain your answer.

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Definitions:

Payment to Suppliers

Financial transactions that involve settling debts with vendors who provide goods or services to a business.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, usually derived from the company's profits.

Backlog

Orders that have been received but not delivered to the customer.

Orders Received

The total number of orders that a company gets from its customers within a certain period.