Monopolies that exist because economies of scale create a barrier to entry are called:

A. government monopolies.
B. natural monopolies.
C. normal monopolies.
D. price-discriminating monopolies.


Answer: B

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Proponents of the real business cycle model argue that the short-run aggregate supply curve is

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The real value of any variable is its nominal value:

A. adjusted for inflation. B. holding the base constant. C. adjusting for income. D. holding the basket constant.

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