In order to maximize its profit, a single-price monopoly always produces output in the inelastic range of the demand for its product
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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The supply curve
A) represents the quantity supplied at any given price. B) represents the quantity actually sold at any given price. C) is the opposite of the demand curve. D) always intersects the demand curve.
Which firm is not dealing with adverse selection
a. a manufacturer requires a 90 day probationary period for new employees b. a temporary clerical agency requires a typing test c. a manufacturer requires suppliers to be ISO 9000 certified d. Smokers get the same life insurance rates as non-smokers
Economic regulation is government policy designed to
a. improve health and safety in products and in working conditions b. prevent firms from monopolizing or developing a cartel in existing competitive markets c. eliminate existing monopolies by breaking them apart into many smaller firms d. create monopolies by forcing competitive firms to merge e. control price and output in industries where monopoly is desirable
You are the mayor of your home town, and one day you arrive at city hall to find angry voters demonstrating against you. They are mad because your office created a garbage-collection monopoly by awarding only one company a permit to collect garbage in
your town. The voters claim that the company is overcharging and providing poor service. They want you to do something that will lower rates and improve service. You call your staff economist, who presents evidence that there are substantial increasing economies of scale to garbage collection. What are your options if you are interested in efficiency?