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Assignments for Microeconomics Chapter 5

Assignment A-5.1
List and explain the characteristics of pure monopoly. Use
examples.

Assignment A-5.2
Identify the various forms of barriers contributing to the
presence of a monopoly power in a product market.

Assignment A-5.3
Study demand and marginal revenue of a monopoly. Compare them
to those of a firm in perfect competition. Comment on the
pattern of total revenue.

Assignment A- 5.4
Show graphically and explain how a monopoly determines its
optimum quantity and price. Point out the area representing
its profits.

Assignment A-5.5
Establish the inefficiency of monopolies for society.
Present positive aspects of monopolies.

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