Question 1

In monopolistic competition, profit:

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A)  is proof that advertising works. 
B)  motivates existing firms to increase prices. 
C)  signals for new firms to enter. 
D)  provides a motive for existing firms to decrease prices. 
A)  is proof that advertising works. 
B)  motivates existing firms to increase prices. 
C)  signals for new firms to enter. 
D)  provides a motive for existing firms to decrease prices. C

Question 2

The short-run equilibrium for a monopolistically competitive firm is at P = $28.47, ATC = $22.13 and MC = MR = $17.47. Which of the following is true?

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A)  Per-unit profit is $11. 
B)  Additional firms will be attracted into the industry. 
C)  The firm could raise price and increase profits. 
D)  The firm could lower price and increase profits. 
A)  Per-unit profit is $11. 
B)  Additional firms will be attracted into the industry. 
C)  The firm could raise price and increase profits. 
D)  The firm could lower price and increase profits. B

Question 3

Mutual interdependence means that:

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A)  firms always work together in an oligopoly. 
B)  firms need the help of other firms to make an economic profit. 
C)  firms in an oligopoly must consider the actions of the other firms when making strategic decisions. 
D)  collusion always occurs in an oligopoly. 
A)  firms always work together in an oligopoly. 
B)  firms need the help of other firms to make an economic profit. 
C)  firms in an oligopoly must consider the actions of the other firms when making strategic decisions. 
D)  collusion always occurs in an oligopoly. C

Question 4

The oligopoly market structure does not have which of the following characteristics?

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A)  Few sellers. 
B)  Homogeneous product. 
C)  Differentiated product. 
D)  Many small sellers. 
A)  Few sellers. 
B)  Homogeneous product. 
C)  Differentiated product. 
D)  Many small sellers.

Question 5

Firms in monopolistic competition are price takers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A major characteristic of the theory of oligopoly is:

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A)  that there are no real-world examples. 
B)  that the firms are interdependent in their decisions. 
C)  that, in reality, few oligopolies survive more than 10 years. 
D)  that the firms are independent in their decisions. 
A)  that there are no real-world examples. 
B)  that the firms are interdependent in their decisions. 
C)  that, in reality, few oligopolies survive more than 10 years. 
D)  that the firms are independent in their decisions.

Question 7

A monopolistically competitive market is characterised by:

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A)  many firms and consumers with differentiated products. 
B)  a single seller of a product that has few suitable substitutes. 
C)  very strong barriers to entry. 
D)  mutual interdependence in pricing decisions. 
A)  many firms and consumers with differentiated products. 
B)  a single seller of a product that has few suitable substitutes. 
C)  very strong barriers to entry. 
D)  mutual interdependence in pricing decisions.

Question 8

Oligopoly is a market structure characterised by:

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A)  barriers to enter and mutual interdependence. 
B)  barriers to exit and independent pricing decisions. 
C)  lack of control over prices. 
D)  a differentiated product and independent decisions. 
A)  barriers to enter and mutual interdependence. 
B)  barriers to exit and independent pricing decisions. 
C)  lack of control over prices. 
D)  a differentiated product and independent decisions.

Question 9

Both homogeneous and differentiated product can be found in which market?

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A)  Perfect competition. 
B)  Oligopoly. 
C)  Monopolistic competition. 
D)  Monopoly. 
A)  Perfect competition. 
B)  Oligopoly. 
C)  Monopolistic competition. 
D)  Monopoly.

Question 10

A kinked demand curve is perceived by the firm as being:

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A)  more elastic to the right of the kink. 
B)  more inelastic to the right of the kink. 
C)  more inelastic to the left of the kink. 
D)  present when there is a monopoly. 
A)  more elastic to the right of the kink. 
B)  more inelastic to the right of the kink. 
C)  more inelastic to the left of the kink. 
D)  present when there is a monopoly.

Question 11

In the long run in monopolistic competition:

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A)  economic profits are zero. 
B)  P = MC. 
C)  P = minimum ATC. 
D)  firms have an incentive to leave. 
A)  economic profits are zero. 
B)  P = MC. 
C)  P = minimum ATC. 
D)  firms have an incentive to leave.

Question 12

A picture frame company operates in a monopolistically competitive market. Its short-run equilibrium price is $80 and its ATC is $65. It sells 100 picture frames a week. From this we can tell:

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A)  this firm is making a normal profit. 
B)  other picture-frame companies will want to exit the market. 
C)  there are no other picture-frame companies in the area. 
D)  economic profits are $1500. 
E)  total profits are being maximised. 
A)  this firm is making a normal profit. 
B)  other picture-frame companies will want to exit the market. 
C)  there are no other picture-frame companies in the area. 
D)  economic profits are $1500. 
E)  total profits are being maximised.

Question 13

Costume jewellery is produced in a monopolistically competitive market. One producer finds that MR = MC = $3 when output is 700 necklaces. An economist studying this information can conclude that:

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A)  the producer is charging a price of $3. 
B)  economic profit is $2100. 
C)  the producer charges a price greater than $3. 
D)  new firms will want to enter. 
A)  the producer is charging a price of $3. 
B)  economic profit is $2100. 
C)  the producer charges a price greater than $3. 
D)  new firms will want to enter.

Question 14

The model of monopolistic competition is:

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A)  a combination of monopoly and competition. 
B)  the same as a model of monopoly. 
C)  the same as a model of perfect competition. 
D)  unlike other models. 
A)  a combination of monopoly and competition. 
B)  the same as a model of monopoly. 
C)  the same as a model of perfect competition. 
D)  unlike other models.

Question 15

Product differentiation:

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A)  refers to the attempt by firms to make their products look like those of the other firms in the industry. 
B)  refers to the attempt by firms to make essentially substitutable products look different in the minds of the consumers. 
C)  refers to the advantage big firms have in research and development. 
D)  is a common characteristic of a perfectly competitive market structure. 
A)  refers to the attempt by firms to make their products look like those of the other firms in the industry. 
B)  refers to the attempt by firms to make essentially substitutable products look different in the minds of the consumers. 
C)  refers to the advantage big firms have in research and development. 
D)  is a common characteristic of a perfectly competitive market structure.

Question 16

It is difficult to talk conclusively about the allocation of resources in an oligopoly because:

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A)  entry is impossible in oligopolies. 
B)  both price and output can be higher in oligopolies than in perfect competition. 
C)  the level of competition varies greatly in oligopolistic markets. 
D)  non-price competition is rare in an oligopoly. 
A)  entry is impossible in oligopolies. 
B)  both price and output can be higher in oligopolies than in perfect competition. 
C)  the level of competition varies greatly in oligopolistic markets. 
D)  non-price competition is rare in an oligopoly.

Question 17

Narrbegin Exhibit 9.1 A monopolistic competitive firm   
-As presented in Exhibit 9.1, the short-run profit per unit of output for the monopolistically competitive firm is:

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A)  zero. 
B)  $5. 
C)  $10. 
D)  $15. 
A)  zero. 
B)  $5. 
C)  $10. 
D)  $15.

Question 18

The monopolistic competition market structure is characterised by:

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A)  many small firms and an easy market entry and exit. 
B)  many firms and consumers with differentiated products. 
C)  many small firms and a homogeneous product. 
D)  few firms and a homogeneous product. 
A)  many small firms and an easy market entry and exit. 
B)  many firms and consumers with differentiated products. 
C)  many small firms and a homogeneous product. 
D)  few firms and a homogeneous product.

Question 19

A kinked demand curve reflects a tendency on the part of an oligopolist to do which of the following?

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A)  Follow price increases but not price reductions. 
B)  Follow price reductions but not price increases. 
C)  Be unconcerned with rivals' behaviour. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Follow price increases but not price reductions. 
B)  Follow price reductions but not price increases. 
C)  Be unconcerned with rivals' behaviour. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 20

Compared to monopoly, the market results with monopolistic competition are usually expected to be:

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A)  worse because consumers get fewer choices. 
B)  worse because consumers pay a higher price. 
C)  the same. 
D)  better because consumers pay a lower price. 
A)  worse because consumers get fewer choices. 
B)  worse because consumers pay a higher price. 
C)  the same. 
D)  better because consumers pay a lower price.

In monopolistic competition, profit:

The short-run equilibrium for a monopolistically competitive firm is at P = $28.47, ATC = $22.13 and MC = MR = $17.47. Which of the following is true?

Mutual interdependence means that:

The oligopoly market structure does not have which of the following characteristics?

Firms in monopolistic competition are price takers.

A major characteristic of the theory of oligopoly is:

A monopolistically competitive market is characterised by:

Oligopoly is a market structure characterised by:

Both homogeneous and differentiated product can be found in which market?

A kinked demand curve is perceived by the firm as being:

In the long run in monopolistic competition:

A picture frame company operates in a monopolistically competitive market. Its short-run equilibrium price is $80 and its ATC is $65. It sells 100 picture frames a week. From this we can tell:

Costume jewellery is produced in a monopolistically competitive market. One producer finds that MR = MC = $3 when output is 700 necklaces. An economist studying this information can conclude that:

The model of monopolistic competition is:

Product differentiation:

It is difficult to talk conclusively about the allocation of resources in an oligopoly because:

Narrbegin Exhibit 9.1 A monopolistic competitive firm -As presented in Exhibit 9.1, the short-run profit per unit of output for the monopolistically competitive firm is:

The monopolistic competition market structure is characterised by:

A kinked demand curve reflects a tendency on the part of an oligopolist to do which of the following?

Compared to monopoly, the market results with monopolistic competition are usually expected to be:

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Exam 10: Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly

In monopolistic competition, profit:

The short-run equilibrium for a monopolistically competitive firm is at P = $28.47, ATC = $22.13 and MC = MR = $17.47. Which of the following is true?

Mutual interdependence means that:

The oligopoly market structure does not have which of the following characteristics?

Firms in monopolistic competition are price takers.

A major characteristic of the theory of oligopoly is:

A monopolistically competitive market is characterised by:

Oligopoly is a market structure characterised by:

Both homogeneous and differentiated product can be found in which market?

A kinked demand curve is perceived by the firm as being:

In the long run in monopolistic competition:

A picture frame company operates in a monopolistically competitive market. Its short-run equilibrium price is $80 and its ATC is $65. It sells 100 picture frames a week. From this we can tell:

Costume jewellery is produced in a monopolistically competitive market. One producer finds that MR = MC = $3 when output is 700 necklaces. An economist studying this information can conclude that:

The model of monopolistic competition is:

Product differentiation:

It is difficult to talk conclusively about the allocation of resources in an oligopoly because:

Narrbegin Exhibit 9.1 A monopolistic competitive firm -As presented in Exhibit 9.1, the short-run profit per unit of output for the monopolistically competitive firm is:

The monopolistic competition market structure is characterised by:

A kinked demand curve reflects a tendency on the part of an oligopolist to do which of the following?

Compared to monopoly, the market results with monopolistic competition are usually expected to be:

Thinking Like an Economist

Applying Graphs to Economics

Production Possibilities and Opportunity Cost

Market Demand and Supply

Markets in Action

Elasticity of Demand and Supply

Production Costs

Perfect Competition

Monopoly

Policy Issues: Housing Affordability and Climate Change

Measuring the Size of the Economy

Business Cycles and Economic Growth

Inflation and Unemployment

A Simple Model of the Macro Economy

The Monetary and Financial System

Macroeconomic Policy I: Monetary Policy

Macroeconomic Policy II: Fiscal Policy

International Trade and Finance

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