Which One of the Following About a Monopoly Is False

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following about a monopoly is false?

• A)A monopoly could make profits in the long run.
• B)A monopoly could break even in the long run.
• C)A monopoly must have some kind of government privilege or government imposed barrier to maintain its monopoly.
• D)A monopoly status could be temporary.

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Definitions:

Income Effect

A change in the demand for goods or services attributed to a change in consumers’ income.

Substitution Effect

An economic principle describing how changes in the price of goods lead consumers to replace these goods with cheaper alternatives, affecting the quantity demanded.

Indifference Curve

An illustration representing a consumer's preference equilibrium between two products, indicating no preference difference.

Slopes Downward

Describes a line or curve on a graph that decreases in value as it moves from left to right, often used in the context of supply and demand curves.