In the short run, a monopolist:
a. always suffers an economic loss

b. always earns an economic profit.
c. always earns a normal rate of return.
d. may make an economic loss, an economic profit, or zero economic profits.


d

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The existence of dual economies support the argument for _____

a. developing domestic exports b. reducing quotas on foreign goods c. a more active monetary policy d. the free movement of resources e. imposing trade restrictions

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