Which of the Following Is TRUE

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE?

• A) Monopolies produce too much and charge too much from the standpoint of efficiency.
• B) Monopolies usually are economically efficient because they have economic profits with which to work.
• C) Monopolies produce too little and charge too much from the standpoint of efficiency.
• D) Monopolies cause an efficiency problem but are not associated with a deadweight loss.

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Definitions:

Lorenz Curve

A graphical representation of the distribution of income or wealth within a society, showcasing the degree of inequality.

45-Degree Line

In economics, often used in Keynesian cross diagrams to show points where aggregate output (or income) equals aggregate expenditure, indicating equilibrium.

Gini Coefficient

A measure of the inequality of a distribution, often used to measure income inequality, ranging from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality).

Lorenz Curve

A graphical representation of the distribution of income or wealth within a society, showing the proportion of total income earned by any given percentage of the population.