How do monopolies affect the price of goods?

A monopoly has little or no competition, so it has more control over the price it charges than a business in a competitive market. It can choose to raise or lower its price, although demand, costs, and regulations can limit what it can charge. So the best choice is “Monopolies can lower and raise their prices at will,” rather than saying they always charge higher prices.

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