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26- Which of the following is/are the characteristic of a monopoly market structure? a. No barrier on exit and entry b. Product differentiation c. None of these d. Price maker

Principles of Economics 2e

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Chapter9: Monopoly

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Which of the following is/are the characteristic of a monopoly market structure?

No barrier on exit and entry

Product differentiation

None of these

Price maker

Definition Definition Market structure in which a single company dominates the entire industry. In a monopoly market, there are no close substitutes for the goods and services offered by the monopoly.

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