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Monopoly and Price Discrimination Quiz

#1

In monopoly, what is the characteristic feature of the firm?

Single seller
Explanation

Monopoly: Single seller dominates market.

#2

What is price discrimination?

Charging different prices to different consumers for the same product
Explanation

Price Discrimination: Varying prices for same product.

#3

What is the profit-maximizing rule for a monopolist?

Produce where marginal revenue equals marginal cost
Explanation

Monopolist's Profit Maximization: MR equals MC.

#4

Which of the following is an example of a natural monopoly?

Electricity distribution
Explanation

Natural Monopoly: Electricity distribution.

#5

Which of the following is a condition necessary for price discrimination to occur?

Market power
Explanation

Price Discrimination: Requires market power.

#6

What is the main goal of price discrimination for a monopolist?

To capture more consumer surplus as producer surplus
Explanation

Price Discrimination: Monopolist aims for more producer surplus.

#7

Which of the following is a characteristic of first-degree price discrimination?

The monopolist charges the maximum price each consumer is willing to pay
Explanation

First-degree Price Discrimination: Charges maximum price each consumer will pay.

#8

What is a necessary condition for third-degree price discrimination?

The elasticity of demand must be different between consumer groups
Explanation

Third-degree Price Discrimination: Elasticity of demand differs among consumer groups.

#9

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of price discrimination?

Decreased producer surplus
Explanation

Price Discrimination: Does not necessarily decrease producer surplus.

#10

Which type of price discrimination occurs when a firm charges different prices based on the quantity consumed?

Second-degree price discrimination
Explanation

Price Discrimination: Varying prices based on quantity consumed.

#11

Under perfect price discrimination, what happens to consumer surplus?

It becomes zero
Explanation

Perfect Price Discrimination: Consumer surplus becomes zero.

#12

What is a potential limitation of using perfect price discrimination in practice?

It requires perfect information about consumer preferences
Explanation

Perfect Price Discrimination: Requires perfect information.

#13

What is the primary objective of a monopolist engaging in price discrimination?

To capture more surplus from consumers
Explanation

Price Discrimination: Capturing more consumer surplus.

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