Which of the Following Firms Is Most Likely to Be

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following firms is most likely to be a pure monopolist?

• A)A clothing retailer with the best location in a mall
• B)A grocery store in a large city
• C)The most popular hot dog vendor on a city street corner
• D)The only gas station in a small, isolated town

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