Question

g Because of the downward sloping demand curve, a monopolist can increase its revenue is by ________. Group of answer choices only increasing price on its goods only decreasing price on its goods increasing or decreasing price of its good. charging the maximum price

Answer 1

Answer:

only increasing price on its goods

Explanation:

A monopoly is when there is only one firm operating in an industry. there are usually high barriers to entry of firms. the demand curve is downward sloping. it sets the price for its goods and services.

An example of a monopoly is a utility company

A natural monopoly occurs due to the high start-up costs or a large economies of scale.

Natural monopolies are usually the only company providing a service in a particular region  

Because the demand curve for a monopoly is downward sloping, marginal revenue is less than price. As prices fall, more units of the product are bought.

In a monopoly When the average cost is falling, the marginal cost lies below the average cost. If the government sets price to be equal to marginal cost, which lies below the average cost, the monopoly would incur losses