If Both a Monopoly and a Competitive Market with the Same

question 116

Multiple Choice

If both a monopoly and a competitive market with the same marginal cost would produce a quantity that is greater than the social optimum in a market because of externalities,then

• A) welfare is greater under monopoly.
• B) welfare is greater under competition.
• C) welfare is the same for both market structures.
• D) the social optimum must be zero.

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Definitions:

Psychokinesis

The claimed capability to manipulate objects using only the power of the mind.

Context Effects

Refers to how the context in which a stimulus occurs can affect the perception of this stimulus.

Perceptual Adaptation

The ability of the body to adjust to an environment by filtering out distractions, allowing for greater focus on particular stimuli.

Perceptual Set

A mental predisposition to perceive one thing and not another, influenced by expectations, emotions, and culture.