Market power refers to
A) the ability of consumers to dictate what products should be produced.
B) the ability of a firm to advertise its product and succeed in selling more output.
C) the ability of a firm to sell at a lower price than rival sellers.
D) the ability of a firm to charge a price higher than the marginal cost of production.
Answer: D
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