8 Which of the following statements about a monopoly is true? (a) The monopolist has a flat demand curve because of high barriers to entry. (b) For a monopolistic firm, profit will be maximised where price = marginal revenue. (c) In the long run, a monopolist can earn only normal profits. (d) Price, in the

8 Which of the following statements about a monopoly is true? (a) The monopolist has a flat demand curve because of high barriers to entry. (b) For a monopolistic firm, profit will be maximised where price = marginal revenue. (c) In the long run, a monopolist can earn only normal profits. (d) Price, in the

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