Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. A monopoly exists when there are no barriers to entry into a market.
2. Pure monopoly is rare.
3. In a natural monopoly, goods are most efficiently produced by one large firm.
4. Alcoa had a monopoly on aluminum because it controlled an important harbor.
5. Monopolists are price takers.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE

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