The Following Table Shows a Small Community's Demand for Monthly

question 8

Multiple Choice

The following table shows a small community's demand for monthly subscriptions to a streaming movie service.Assume that only two firms (Nextflix and Flixbuster) sell in this market,that each firm offers the same quality of service and movie selection,and that each firm's marginal cost is constant and equal to 0 (zero) due to excess capacity.Use this information to answer the following questions:

-If this market were a monopoly instead of a duopoly,the market price would be ________ and the quantity of streaming movie subscriptions purchased each month would be ________.

• A) $0; 1,000
• B) $3; 700
• C) $5; 500
• D) $7; 300
• E) $9; 100

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Definitions:

Mass Production

The manufacture of large quantities of standardized products, often utilizing assembly line technology and automation.

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, identical products, and free entry and exit, leading to price taking behavior.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, leading to competition based on quality, price, and marketing.

Economic Profits

The surplus or financial gains achieved by a firm or an individual after accounting for all explicit and implicit costs.