Question

An important economic problem associated with monopolies is that, at the profit-maximizing equilibrium rate of output, resources are:____.
a. there are no economic problems re monopolies; it's all in your head.b. wasted and firms always charge any price (typically the highest possible) they want.c. underallocated (i.e., not enough is being made) because marginal cost exceeds price.d. underallocated because price exceeds marginal cost.e. overallocated (1.e., too much is being made) because price exceeds marginal cost.

Answer 1

Answer:

D

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

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.