A Monopoly Sets a Market Price That Is Higher Than

question 16

Multiple Choice

A monopoly sets a market price that is higher than the marginal cost of production. This fact implies that a monopoly's allocation of resources is:

• A) unfair.
• B) inefficient.
• C) discriminatory.
• D) excessive.

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