A Monopoly Is Most Likely to Be Temporary If the Monopoly

question 224

Multiple Choice

A monopoly is most likely to be temporary if the monopoly power is derived from:

• A) high barriers to entry.
• B) a lack of substitutes for the monopolist's product.
• C) economies of scale.
• D) technological change.

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