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In the United States, which type of industry is often considered part of an oligopoly?

A
electric companies
B
cell phone carriers
C
mail delivery services
D
denim companies
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Which aspect of monopolistic competition gives consumers more choice?

A
Producers rely on consumer decisions to succeed.
B
Price is not an important factor.
C
Few barriers to market entry exist.
D
Producers are more concerned about selection than profits.
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The lack of competition within a monopoly means that

A
offered goods and services are lackluster.
B
the product’s market is small.
C
consumers must look elsewhere to find options.
D
monopolists set their own price.
4

Which best describes how the government enables government monopolies to exist?

A
by issuing a patent
B
by allowing natural monopolies to exist
C
by creating and running a monopoly
D
by owning the means of production
5

Which is an example of a government monopoly in the United States?

A
the US Postal Service
B
the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
C
the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
D
the National Park Service
6

Which best describes the availability of substitutes in a monopoly?

A
Price points vary.
B
There are no substitutes.
C
There are different brands.
D
Products have different features.
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In pure competition, producers compete exclusively on the basis of

A
selling identical items.
B
advertising heavily to promote their good.
C
producing the unique features of their good.
D
focusing on maintaining a positive image.
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Why is competition limited in an oligopoly?

A
High entry costs prevent new producers from entering the market.
B
Producers completely refuse to engage in price wars.
C
No major distinctions exist between producers.
D
Producers actively segment the market to avoid competition.
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In an oligopolistic market, consumer choice is

A
nonexistent.
B
limited.
C
extensive.
D
infinite.
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Which helps enable an oligopoly to form within a market?

A
Costs of starting a competing business are too high.
B
The government restricts market entry.
C
The number of options in a market confuses consumers.
D
No competition exists between producers.

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