Question

There are four basic solutions to handling monopolies:

Answer 1

Answer:

See the explanation for the answers.

Explanation:

1. "Regulate it" is superior because anti trust makes it open to competition and the firm no longer remains a monopoly.

2. A regulated monopoly lower the price it charges from consumers which benefits the consumers because their consumer surplus increases. A regulated monopoly also offers better quality products.

3. Yes, there are redeeming qualities of monopolies.

Advantages of monopoly-

(a) The profits that the monopolist earns can be invested in R and D.

(b) Monopolies can practice price discrimination which can benefit weaker sections of the society.

(c) Monopolies can invest in latest technology which increases productivity and total output of a country.

(d) The government generates revenue from taxing the monopoly firm.