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Monopoly

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Monopoly

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Characteristics of monopoly

1. Single firm (producer, seller)

2. No variety of goods

3. Complete barriers to entry

4. Complete control over price

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Economies of scale

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Government monopolies

Patent- license that gives inventor exclusive right to sell product for 20 years

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Government monopolies

• Franchise- right to sell a good or service in an exclusive market

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Government monopolies

License- government issued right to operate a business

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Government monopolies

Industrial organizations- an industry government allows to operate with restricted number of firms that act together

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Price discrimination

Dividing customers into groups based on how much they will pay for a good

Can be done if firm has market power (ability to change prices and output like a monopolist)

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Targeted Discounts

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Manufacturer’s rebates

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Senior citizen or student discounts

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