Micro Economics For Today
Micro Economics For Today
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781337613064
Author: Tucker, Irvin B.
Publisher: Cengage,
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Chapter 9, Problem 1SQP

(a)

To determine

Explain why the given items are considered as monopolist in the market.

(a)

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The local water service is a single firm which delivers unique product because there is no substitute for water. Thus, the local water service is a monopolist in the market.

Economics Concept Introduction

Monopolist: A monopolist is an individual or a company that controls the market for a particular good or service.

(b)

To determine

Explain why the given items are considered as monopolist.

(b)

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The newly invested cancer drug with patent protection is a monopoly good because it has no substitutes. Thus, it considered as a monopolist in the market.

Economics Concept Introduction

Monopolist: A monopolist is an individual or a company that controls the market for a particular good or service.

(c)

To determine

Explain why the given items are considered as monopolist

(c)

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U.S postal service is a definitive example of pure monopoly. Thus, it is a monopolist in the market.

Economics Concept Introduction

Monopolist: A monopolist is an individual or a company that controls the market for a particular good or service.

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