A Monopoly

question 161

Multiple Choice

A monopoly

• A) always makes a profit.
• B) can force consumers to purchase what it is selling.
• C) is characterized by a single seller who produces a well-defined product for which there are no good substitutes.
• D) always has naturally created barriers.
• E) always has government-created barriers.

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