Theory of the Firm & Monopoly

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Why may the long-run supply be upward-sloping? (2) 1. Some resources used in previous production may only be available in small quantities. 2. Firms may have different costs
What is a 'Marginal Firm'? The firm that would exit the market if price were to decrease any further.
In the long-run... Economies of Scale is always met.
Give an example of a firm that is a 'price maker' A monopoly firm. (Competitive firms are given a price.)
What are the characteristics of a 'monopoly firm'? (2) 1. Sole seller of it's products 2. It has no close substitutes
Why are the barriers to entry so high for monopolistic firms? (3) 1. They may own a key resource 2. They may have exclusive production rights from the government 3. Has production costs much lower than smaller businesses
What are the three main differences between monopoly verses competition?
A monopoly increasing sales has two effects on total revenue (TR)... 1. The Output Effect - (more output is sold so TR is higher) 2. The Price Effect - (price falls so TR is lower)
At what point does a monopoly maximise it's profit? When MR = MC.
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