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Q: What exists when the entire supply of a good is controlled by a single seller?
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What is an industry controlled by a single seller?

sole proprietorship


What is the distinctive feature of a monopoly?

a single seller controls the supply of a good or service and prevents other businesses from entering the field. Being the only provider of a certain good or service gives the seller considerable control


What is an natural monopoly?

A natural monopoly exists when a single firm can supply a good or service to an entire market at a lower price than could two or more firms. Generally it arises when there are economies of scale over the relevant range of output.


Exceptions of law of supply?

Many ExceptionsWhile the law of supply generally reflects what happens on the supply side of market, it is not a universal principle that applies to all markets under all circumstances. There are, in fact, numerous important exceptions to the law of supply. In particular, if the supply side of the market is controlled by small number of sellers (including a single seller), then the law of supply might not operate. For example, monopoly, which is a market with a single seller, is not necessarily inclined to offer a larger quantity supplied even though the price is higher. Market control by the monopoly allows it to set the market price based on demand conditions, without cost constraints imposed from the supply side. Other market structures, including oligopoly andmonopolistic competition, might have more competition, but market control can also negate the law of supply.


What is a geographical monopoly?

When a market's potential profit is so limited by its geographic location that only a single seller decides to enter the market. That type of market is a geographic monopoly. An example would be a general store in a remote community.