For each of the following statements, indicate if it more closely describes a monopoly (M) or a competitive firm (C).
There are extensive barriers to entry for new firms.
Price will be equal to Marginal Revenue.
Price can be greater than Marginal Revenue.
Market price will adjust until an efficient amount of resources is allocated to the industry.
Above-normal profits will disappear in the long run.
There are extensive barriers to entry for new firms. - Monopoly
Price will be equal to Marginal Revenue. - Perfect Competition
Price can be greater than Marginal Revenue. - Monopoly
Market price will adjust until an efficient amount of resources is allocated to the industry. - Perfect Competition
Above-normal profits will disappear in the long run. - Perfect
Competition
Explanation:
In monopoly there is a single seller. Price is above marginal cost.
And profit stays in the long run.
In perfect competition there are many buyers and sellers. Price is
equal to marginal cost. .There is no economic profit in the long
run.
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