An Individual's Consumer Surplus from Some Product Can Be Eliminated

question 118

Multiple Choice

An individual's consumer surplus from some product can be eliminated entirely by: 1.raising the price until very few units are bought.
2.charging a price for each unit that is equal to the individual's marginal value for each unit.
3.raising the price until zero units are purchased.

• A)1 only
• B)2 only
• C)3 only
• D)2 or 3
• E)1 or 2,but not 3.

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Definitions:

Oligopolistic Competition

An economic system where a few large corporations control the market, resulting in restricted competition.

Price Competition

A market situation in which competitors attempt to outdo each other on price, as opposed to features, benefits, or services.

Pure Monopoly

A market structure where a single company or entity exclusively supplies a product or service, facing no competition.

Product Differentiation

Strategies employed by companies to make their products or services stand out from those of competitors in the eyes of consumers.