The pure monopolist's market situation differs from that of a competitive firm in that the monopolist's demand curve is downsloping, causing the marginal-revenue curve to lie below the demand curve. Like the competitive seller, the pure monopolist will maximize profit by equating marginal revenue and marginal cost. Barriers to entry may permit a monopolist to acquire economic profit even in the long run.
yes
A monopolistic competitor's demand curve is less elastic than apure competitor's which is less elastic than a pure monopolist's.
YES
The demand curve would be perfectly elastic.
The pure monopolist's market situation differs from that of a competitive firm in that the monopolist's demand curve is downsloping, causing the marginal-revenue curve to lie below the demand curve. Like the competitive seller, the pure monopolist will maximize profit by equating marginal revenue and marginal cost. Barriers to entry may permit a monopolist to acquire economic profit even in the long run.
yes
A monopolistic competitor's demand curve is less elastic than apure competitor's which is less elastic than a pure monopolist's.
YES
The demand curve would be perfectly elastic.
the industry's demand curve is perfectly elastic
segregates its market into clearly definable groups of consumers with different elasticity of demand, and prevents buyers in one market segment from reselling to buyers in another market segment
marginal revenue
marginal revenue
A pure monopolist is a market structure in which a single firm dominates the industry and has significant control over the market supply and pricing. This firm is the sole provider of a particular product or service, facing no competition and having the ability to set prices at higher levels without losing customers.
short faced Bear only eat meat, a pure carnivore.
short faced Bear only eat meat, a pure carnivore.