Monopolies May Be Created When One Firm Owns an Input

question 68

Multiple Choice

Monopolies may be created when one firm owns an input that is difficult to duplicate and the:

• A) demand for the product is elastic.
• B) demand for the product is inelastic.
• C) supply of the product is elastic.
• D) supply of the product is inelastic.

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