In a Market That Lacks Sufficient Competition

question 157

Multiple Choice

In a market that lacks sufficient competition,

• A) output will generally be less than the output that is ideal from the standpoint of economic efficiency.
• B) output will generally be greater than the output that is ideal from the standpoint of economic efficiency.
• C) price will generally be less than the price that would result if the market was competitive.
• D) profit rates will generally be so low that government subsidies will be necessary to ensure that the firms remain in business.

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Definitions:

Output Markets

Markets where goods and services produced by businesses are sold to households, government entities, and other businesses.

General Equilibrium

A state in which all markets in an economy are in simultaneous equilibrium, taking into account the interactions between different markets.

Consumer Preference

The tendencies of consumers to favor certain products or services over others based on personal tastes, values, and experiences.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, stabilizing the market.