WAEC Economics 2011 Question 21

Question 21

Market Structures

In which of the following markets does a firm have power to make super normal profits both in the short run and long run?

  1. A.Monopoly
  2. B.Duopoly
  3. C.Oligopoly
  4. D.Monopsony
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Monopoly)

Explanation

Barriers to entry stop new firms from competing away a monopolist's abnormal profit.