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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
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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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If consumer sovereignty is considered greatest in a system of pure competition, why is sovereignty still limited?

A
Consumers still rely on producers’ set prices.
B
Few products are actually sold on the basis of pure competition.
C
Choices are driven by price when goods are identical.
D
Limited price variations restrict actual choice.
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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 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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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.
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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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A
Monopolistic
B
Pure competition
C
An oligopoly

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