The Fundamental Reason a Single-Price Monopoly Creates a Deadweight Loss

question 555

Multiple Choice

The fundamental reason a single-price monopoly creates a deadweight loss is that compared to the efficient outcome, the single-price monopoly

• A) raises variable cost.
• B) raises fixed cost.
• C) restricts output.
• D) reduces the elasticity of demand.

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