Because the Small-Country Monopolist Loses the Ability to Control the Market

question 82

Multiple Choice

Because the small-country monopolist loses the ability to control the market price, consumers enjoy more quantity, competitive prices, and:

• A) a bonus because the foreign goods are of higher quality.
• B) a loss because the monopoly loses profits.
• C) higher consumer surplus because the monopolist's producer surplus is reduced.
• D) a loss because now unions have less power than before.

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