3.4.5 - Monopoly Flashcards
1
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What is price discrimination?
A
Price discrimination occurs in a monopoly, when the monopolist decides to charge different
groups of consumers different prices, for the same good or service.
2
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What are the characteristics of a monopoly?
A
- Sole firm (pure monopoly) in the market
- All price setting power
- Differentiated goods
- High barriers to entry
- Price discrimination
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