A Monopoly Sets a Market Price That Is Higher Than

question 16

Multiple Choice

A monopoly sets a market price that is higher than the marginal cost of production. This fact implies that a monopoly's allocation of resources is:

• A) unfair.
• B) inefficient.
• C) discriminatory.
• D) excessive.

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Definitions:

Marginal Product

The additional output resulting from using one more unit of a production input, keeping all other inputs constant.

Marginal Revenue

The supplementary income generated from the sale of an extra unit of a good or service.

High Skilled Labor

High Skilled Labor refers to jobs that require advanced knowledge or abilities, often gained through extensive education or specific training, and typically command higher wages.

Marginal Revenue

The extra revenue earned by selling an additional unit of a product or service.