In: Economics
Q1 (a) What are the likely differences between a monopoly market and a monopolistic competition market, and how do firms reach equilibrium in such market situations in the long run? [15]
(b) Differentiate between monetary policy, fiscal policy and supply side policies. In the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, analyse the effectiveness of the major monetary, fiscal and supply-side measures that are being adopted by the authorities to minimise the economic impact of the pandemic. [15]