Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 215

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)Part of the deadweight loss associated with monopoly is measured by the monopolist's economic profit.
• B)Marginal cost is always less than average total cost in a natural monopoly.
• C)Discount coupons available free to the public are a type of price discrimination.
• D)Anti-trust laws make it harder for firms to create synergies.

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Definitions:

Depression

A severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity, marked by significant declines in income, employment, and production, often more severe than a recession.

Gross Investment

The total amount spent on purchasing or constructing new capital goods over a specific time period, without accounting for depreciation.

Net Investment

Net investment refers to the total amount spent on purchasing new capital minus the depreciation on existing capital, indicating the growth of a company or economy's productive capacity.

Capital Goods

Long-lasting goods acquired and used by businesses to produce other goods and services, contributing to their operational capabilities.