The Development of Market Power by a Firm Is Considered

question 140

Multiple Choice

The development of market power by a firm is considered to be a market failure because firms with market power will

• A)Produce more and charge a lower price than what would be socially optimal.
• B)Tend to ignore external costs.
• C)Produce less and charge a higher price than what would be socially optimal.
• D)Not respond to consumer demand.

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