Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a monopoly?

A. A monopolist faces a downward-sloping demand curve.
B. There are no close substitutes for a monopolist's product.
C. After the first unit, the monopolist's marginal revenue is always less than its price.
D. A monopolist is a price taker.


Answer: D

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