JAMB Economics 2008 Question 25

Question 25

Market Structures

Which of the following producers is closest to being a monopolist?

  1. A.A baker
  2. B.A wheat farmer
  3. C.A large chain store
  4. D.An automobile plant
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Answer: D (An automobile plant)

Explanation

Making cars needs huge capital, which keeps rivals out, so a car plant faces the fewest competitors; bakers, farmers and shops face many.