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Awilson837

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Firm A is a monopoly because of network effects, whereas Firm B is a natural monopoly. Which of the following statements is likely to be true in this context?
 
  A) The average total costs of both firms decrease as they increase their output.
  B) The value of the product that both firms produce increases with an increase in the number of buyers.
  C) Firm A enjoys a monopoly status because its average total cost decreases with increase in output, whereas Firm B enjoys a monopoly status because the value of its product increases as more consumers buy it.
  D) Firm B enjoys a monopoly status because its average total cost decreases with increase in output, whereas Firm A enjoys a monopoly status because the value of its product increases as more consumers buy it.

Question 2

Vicky currently produces at point a in the figure above. If Vicky moves from point a to point b to point c, her opportunity cost of a modem ________.
 
  A) decreases
  B) increases
  C) is zero
  D) remains the same



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dudman123

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

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Awilson837

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Reply 2 on: Jun 29, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


bulacsom

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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