ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

COMPETITION AND MARKET STRUCTURES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does Section 2 of this chapter (ch.7) cover?
A
Monopoly
B
Perfect Competition
C
Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly
D
Regulation and Dergulation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The law of demand states that buyers will demand more of a good at lower prices. BUT the more a monopolist produces, the less they will receive in profits.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: A monopoly is defined as a market structure in which there is only one seller or firm. This single firm caters to the needs of a large number of buyers. Because it is the only firm in the market, it is regarded as the industry.

Detailed explanation-3: -Definition: A market structure characterized by a single seller, selling a unique product in the market. In a monopoly market, the seller faces no competition, as he is the sole seller of goods with no close substitute.

Detailed explanation-4: -A monopoly is defined as a single seller or producer that excludes competition from providing the same product. A monopoly can dictate price changes and creates barriers for competitors to enter the marketplace.

Detailed explanation-5: -A monopoly is an enterprise that is the only seller of a good or service. In the absence of government intervention, a monopoly is free to set any price it chooses and will usually set the price that yields the largest possible profit.

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