In the Case of Pure Monopoly

question 11

Multiple Choice

In the case of pure monopoly:

• A) one firm is the sole producer of a good or service which has no close substitutes
• B) the firm's profit is maximized at the price and output combination where marginal cost equals marginal revenue
• C) the demand curve is always elastic
• D) a and b only
• E) a,b,and c

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