Question

A monopolist:_____

a. can raise its price without losing any sales because it is the only supplier in the market.
b. can earn a greater than normal rate of return in the long run.
c. always charges a price that is higher than marginal revenue.
d. both a and b e. both b and c

Answer 1

Answer:

d. both a and b

Explanation:

A monopolist is a producer that is the only supplier of a certain commodity in a market. Thus because of little or no competitors, he has the control of the supply and price of his commodity so as to increase his earnings at the expense of consumers. Thus a monopolist has the capacity to increase the price and still have an increase in demand for his goods.