The government forcing a monopoly telecommunications company to allow other firms to use its cables is an attempt to
A) regulate prices.
B) decrease the monopoly market power by eliminating a natural monopoly.
C) decrease the monopoly market power by increasing competition.
D) None of the above.
C
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Starting from long-run equilibrium, an increase in autonomous investment results in ________ output in the short run and ________ output in the long run.
A. lower; potential B. higher; higher C. lower; higher D. higher; potential
Use the following graph showing the average total cost curve for a perfectly competitive firm to answer the next question.
At the long-run equilibrium level of output, this firm's total revenue
A. is $400. B. is $10. C. is $40. D. cannot be determined from the information provided.
The above figure shows the demand and supply curves in the market for milk. Currently the market is in equilibrium. If the government imposes a $2 per gallon tax to be collected from sellers, estimate the change in p, Q, and social welfare
What will be an ideal response?
Briefly explain why people make choices
What will be an ideal response?