The Demand Curve for a Monopoly Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

The demand curve for a monopoly is:

• A) downward sloping, and therefore the monopoly is a price setter.
• B) inelastic throughout its entire range.
• C) downward sloping and therefore the monopoly is a price taker.
• D) horizontal at the market-determined price.

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