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In economics, a natural monopoly occurs when, due to the economies of scale of a particular industry, the maximum efficiency of production and distribution, realized through a single supplier

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What is the difference between the term 'monopoly' and 'natural monopoly'?

The difference between the term 'monopoly' and 'natural monopoly' is a monopoly is a market situation one group controls the availability and price of a service or item. A natural monopoly is a service or item that is provided by a single sorce. An example would be transportation like buses, or taxies.


How many types of monopoly exist in the market?

There are four main types of monopoly in the market: natural monopoly, geographic monopoly, technological monopoly, and government monopoly.


Is a diamond a natural monopoly?

No.


What are the four conditions in place in a perfectly competitive market?

the economy Major of those four are the natural monopoly. geographic monopoly, govrnement monopoly. technological monopoly.


Why are monopolies illegal?

They are not. Although some like for example con Edison are but, they are a "natural / limited monopoly" in other words they are extremely regulated by the government.


Name on present day company and give an example of the monopoly it holds?

Tesco is a fine example of a monopoly in the UK


A monopoly permitted by and regulated by the government for its greater social good such as a telephone company?

natural monopoly


Is the market for duty free shopping a natural monopoly?

The market for duty-free shopping is not a natural monopoly. Duty-free shops sell products to travelers who take them out of the country. Natural monopoly only occurs if there is a high cost of starting a business in a particular industry.


How did railroads create a natural monopoly?

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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.


Is an electricity company an example of monopoly?

Yes, it is more beneficial for the economy to have utilities as a monopoly, although they are considered as a 'natural' monopoly. Governments can nationalise the utility in order to maximise social welfare rather than maximise profit, this will keep prices low, keep output high and increase consumer surplus and consumer choice. Your welcome


When Which one of the following is true about a firm with a natural monopoly?

A natural monopoly is likely to arise when economies of sale exist over the relevant range of demand.

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