CIMA Exam CIMAPRA17-BA1-1 Topic 1 Question 70 Discussion

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Question #: 70
Topic #: 1

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Why do monopoly market structures charge higher prices than would be charged by more competitive market structures?

AThey are more likely to suffer from diseconomies of scale

BThey must recover their higher research and development expenditures

CThey can increase profits by reducing output to force prices higher

DThey have barriers to entry that stop customers going to new markets

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Suggested Answer: A

by Kattie at May 25, 2023, 07:40 AM

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5 hours ago

That's true, they can control the market and set prices as they please.

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2 days ago

Monopolies can charge higher prices because they have no competition.

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3 days ago

Monopolies can charge higher prices because they have no competition to keep them in check. Basic economics, really.

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6 days ago

But they also have barriers to entry that prevent new competitors from entering the market.

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12 days ago

That's true, they can increase profits by reducing output and forcing prices higher.

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13 days ago

Monopolies can charge higher prices because they have no competition.

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