2. Monopolies are firms who dominate the market. A monopoly tends to set higher prices than a competitive market, leading to a lower consumer surplus. However, on the other hand, monopolies can benefit from economies of scale, leading to lower average costs, which can, in theory, be passed on to consumers. Distinguish between monopoly, pure monopoly and bilateral monopoly by providing specific support for your claim.

2. Monopolies are firms who dominate the market. A monopoly tends to set higher prices than a competitive market, leading to a lower consumer surplus. However, on the other hand, monopolies can benefit from economies of scale, leading to lower average costs, which can, in theory, be passed on to consumers. Distinguish between monopoly, pure monopoly and bilateral monopoly by providing specific support for your claim.

ECON MICRO

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Author:William A. McEachern

Publisher:William A. McEachern

Chapter9: Monopoly

Section: Chapter Questions

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