Asked by Aleks Kirakosyan on May 25, 2024

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Because of the ability to influence price,a pure monopolist can increase price and increase volume of sales simultaneously.

Pure Monopolist

An entity that is the sole provider of a particular product or service in a market, without any competitors, effectively controlling the market.

Increase Price

A strategy or action where the selling price of goods or services is raised to generate higher revenue or cope with increased costs.

Volume of Sales

The total quantity of goods or services sold by a company within a specific period.

  • Analyze the effect of monopolistic markets on resource allocation and the effectiveness of market operations.
  • Comprehend the influence of market forces, including the elasticity of demand, on the pricing strategies and revenue outcomes of monopolistic entities.
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Carmen GonzalezMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
A pure monopolist cannot increase price and increase volume of sales simultaneously as they have no close substitutes and thus, higher prices will lower demand, resulting in lower sales quantity.