Economists criticize monopolies because monopolies
A) always price discriminate.
B) receive accounting profits.
C) restrict output and raise prices compared to a competitive situation.
D) make consumers pay more for their product than the customers value the product.
C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Foghorn's project is a bridge that crosses a river between two cities in his district. The press has criticized Foghorn and dubbed the project "a bridge too far" since another bridge, located closer to the same two cities Foghorn's bridge will connect, already exists and can accommodate all traffic between the two cities. Foghorn argues that if the bridge project is not completed, the $50 million already spent will have been wasted. Is Foghorn's argument economically rational? Explain your answer. What will be an ideal response?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)