In: Economics
Which of the following statements about a monopoly firm are true? (Check all that apply.)
It faces a downward-sloping demand curve. |
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Its long-run average total cost curve is always downward sloping. |
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Its marginal revenue is always below the price. |
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It is always profitable in the short run. |
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It is the only seller of a good or service with no close substitutes available. |
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It always experiences economies of scale. |
Option 1, 2, 5
the firm faces a downward demand curve and the marginal revenue curve is double sloped than the demand curve so it below the demand curve and below P.
there is only one seller.
A monopoly may face economies of scale or it doesn't depend on it, it is not a requirement of the market.
it is not always profitable in the short run but it is profitable in the long run.