Assume There Are Three Hardware Stores in the Market for Hammers

question 21

Multiple Choice

Assume there are three hardware stores in the market for hammers and that all three markets produce a single,standard model hammer.House Depot is an enormous mass producer of hammers and can offer a hammer for sale for a minimum of $7.Lace Hardware is a franchise and can offer the hammer for sale for a minimum of $10.Bob's Hardware store is a family owned and operated,independent hardware store and can offer hammers at a minimum price of $13.
Given the scenario described,if the market price of hammers decreased from $15 to $13,which of the following can be said with certainty?

• A)Producer participation in the market would decrease.
• B)Total producer surplus would decrease.
• C)Only Bob's Hardware will experience a drop in producer surplus.
• D)Producer participation in the market will not be affected.

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Definitions:

Monopolist

A monopolist is a market participant that has exclusive control over the market for a particular good or service, without any competition.

Vigorously On Price

An expression that may not accurately define a specific economic term but suggests active competition or negotiation around prices. NO.

Bargaining Power

The relative capacity of parties in a negotiation to exert influence over each other, often influencing the terms and conditions of agreements.

Dominant Firms

Companies that have a major share of the market sales or exert significant influence in their industry.