Describe the Conditions Under Which Monopoly Exists

question 141

Essay

Describe the conditions under which monopoly exists. Give two examples.

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Definitions:

Welfare Policy

A governmental strategy designed to support the wellbeing of citizens, often through financial aid, healthcare, and education.

Health Insurance

A type of insurance that covers the whole or part of the risk of a person incurring medical expenses, spreading the risk over numerous individuals.

Adverse Selection

A situation in which sellers have information that buyers do not have, or vice versa, leading to an inefficient market outcome.

Moral Hazard

A situation in which there is a tendency to take riskier behavior when protected from the consequences of that behavior, often seen in insurance and finance.