Figure 15-4 Figure 15-4 Shows the Demand and Cost Curves for a and Cost

question 152

Multiple Choice

Figure 15-4

Figure 15-4 shows the demand and cost curves for a monopolist.
-Refer to Figure 15-4.What is likely to happen to this monopoly in the long run?

• A)New firms will enter the market to eliminate its profits.
• B)It will expand its output to take advantage of economies of scale so as to further increase its profit.
• C)As long as there are entry barriers, this firm will continue to enjoy economic profits.
• D)It will be regulated by the government because of its excess profits.

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Future Sales

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Null Hypothesis

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Test Statistic

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