AnswersHSA 26-27 EconomicsMarket Structures and Competition

2.5 Market Structures and Competition Answers

17 verified answers4 views
1
Free Preview

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
2
Free Preview

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
3

Who sets the price in a monopolistic competition?

A
producers and consumers
B
consumers only
C
government
D
producers only
4

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.
5

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.
6

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.
7

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.
8

SovereigntyCompetitionOligopoly

A
Sovereignty
B
Competition
C
Oligopoly
9

MonopolisticPure competitionAn oligopoly

A
Monopolistic
B
Pure competition
C
An oligopoly
11

In an oligopolistic market, consumer choice is

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

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.
14

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.
16

Who sets the price in a monopolistic competition?

A
producers and consumers
B
consumers only
C
government
D
producers only
17

Wellness Pharmaceuticals has released a new antidepressant, Lexabuzac. Which type of monopoly does the company most likely have on this medication?

A
natural monopoly
B
de facto monopoly
C
government monopoly
D
technological monopoly
18

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.
19

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.
20

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.

Did you find these answers helpful?