A Firm That Is the Only Seller of a Good

question 45

Multiple Choice

A firm that is the only seller of a good or service that does not have a close substitute is called

• A)a monopoly.
• B)an oligopolist.
• C)a market maker.
• D)a price maker.

Discern the critical decisions and elements involved in Operations Management.

Differentiate between goods and services in the context of Operations Management.

Acknowledge the current trends and developments in Operations Management.

Understand the role and application of Operations Management in service industries.

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Definitions:

Ration Coupons

Certificates or vouchers that allow the holder to purchase a certain amount of scarce goods, often used during shortages to ensure fair distribution.

Legally Determined Market Prices

Prices set by law or regulation rather than by market forces of supply and demand.

Ticket Scalping

The practice of buying tickets to an event and reselling them at a higher price, often to profit from high demand and limited supply.

Equilibrium

A state of balance in a market or system where opposing forces cancel each other out and no changes occur over time.