Mr Stewart Owns the Only Hardware Store in a Small

question 24

Essay

Mr. Stewart owns the only hardware store in a small Midwestern town. His nearest competition is more than 50 miles away, yet he does not earn any economic profit. Does someone need to explain the economic concept of monopoly to him?

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