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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.
5

Natural monopolies occur when one producer

A
can meet the market’s entire demand.
B
controls the method of production.
C
is the only one authorized to produce a given product.
D
creates unique products.
6

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.
7

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
8

SovereigntyCompetitionOligopoly

A
Sovereignty
B
Competition
C
Oligopoly
9

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.
10

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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MonopolisticPure competitionAn oligopoly

A
Monopolistic
B
Pure competition
C
An oligopoly
12

Why is the automobile industry considered an oligopoly? Select all that apply.It offers little differentiation within the market.It has significant barriers to entry.It is controlled by companies that patent key technology.It relies on price variation to attract customers.It depends on brand loyalty and image to generate sales.It is dominated by a few key players.

A
It offers little differentiation within the market.
B
It has significant barriers to entry.
C
It is controlled by companies that patent key technology.
D
It relies on price variation to attract customers.
E
It depends on brand loyalty and image to generate sales.
F
It is dominated by a few key players.
13

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
14

Which best describes how the government sanctions technological monopolies?

A
by creating the technology itself
B
by prohibiting others from entering the market
C
by issuing a patent for the technology
D
by authorizing one producer
15

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.
16

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
17

In an oligopolistic market, consumer choice is

A
nonexistent.
B
limited.
C
extensive.
D
infinite.
18

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.
19

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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Who sets the price in a monopolistic competition?

A
producers and consumers
B
consumers only
C
government
D
producers only

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