In a Monopoly, Consumer Surplus Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

In a monopoly, consumer surplus is

• A)larger than under perfect competition.
• B)is equal to that under perfect competition.
• C)smaller than under perfect competition.
• D)None of these choices is true.

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