Which of the Following Would Create a Natural Monopoly

question 162

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would create a natural monopoly?

• A) ownership of all the available units of a necessary input
• B) an exclusive right granted to supply a good or service
• C) requirement of a government license before the firm can sell the good or service
• D) technology enabling a single firm to produce at a lower average total cost than two or more firms
• E) a patent granted the producer of the good or service

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Definitions:

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller who has exclusive control over the supply of a particular good or service, making them the sole provider.

Marginal Cost

The cost incurred by producing one additional unit of a good or service.

Demand Schedule

A spreadsheet illustrating how much of a good or service consumers are interested in and can afford to buy at various price points.

Marginal Cost

The increment in total financial outlay associated with generating one more unit of a product or service.