Figure 6-9 -Refer to Figure 6-9.A Price Floor Set at

question 124

Multiple Choice

Figure 6-9
-Refer to Figure 6-9.A price floor set at

• A)$4 will be binding and will result in a shortage of 8 units.
• B)$4 will be binding and will result in a shortage of 16 units.
• C)$7 will be binding and will result in a surplus of 4 units.
• D)$7 will be binding and will result in a surplus of 8 units.

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Definitions:

Monopoly Power

The degree of power held by a singular entity to control prices or exclude competition within a market.

Natural Monopoly

A market condition where a single firm can supply a good or service to an entire market more efficiently than multiple firms due to high fixed or startup costs.

Economies Of Scale

The cost advantage that arises with increased output of a product, as fixed costs are spread over more units of production, reducing the cost per unit.

Diseconomies Of Scale

An increase in average total cost as output rises.