The Market Demand Curve That a Monopoly Faces Implies That

question 144

Multiple Choice

The market demand curve that a monopoly faces implies that

• A)the law of demand is still at work.
• B)cost does not matter.
• C)the monopoly can increase price indiscriminately and consumers have no choice but to pay it.
• D)the monopoly does not have to be concerned about making profits.
• E)an increase in output will not affect price.

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