Pure Monopoly Exists When

question 29

Multiple Choice

Pure monopoly exists when:

• A)many firms produce a good with no close substitutes.
• B)a single firm produces a good with no close substitutes.
• C)a single firm is present in the market.
• D)a single firm produces a good with many close substitutes.

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Definitions:

Indifference Curve

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Expected Rate of Return

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Beta

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Risk-Free Rate

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