A Monopoly Is an Inefficient Way to Produce a Product

question 203

Multiple Choice

A monopoly is an inefficient way to produce a product because

• A)it can earn both short-run and long-run profits.
• B)it faces a downward-sloping demand curve.
• C)the cost to the monopolist of producing one more unit exceeds the value of that unit to potential buyers.
• D)it produces a smaller level of output than would be produced in a competitive market.

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