Monopoly
Characteristics of monopoly 1.Single firm (producer, seller) 2.No variety of goods 3.Complete barriers to entry 4.Complete control over price
Economies of scale
Government monopolies Patent- license that gives inventor exclusive right to sell product for 20 years
Government monopolies Franchise- right to sell a good or service in an exclusive market
Government monopolies License- government issued right to operate a business
Government monopolies Industrial organizations- an industry government allows to operate with restricted number of firms that act together
Price discrimination Dividing customers into groups based on how much they will pay for a good Can be done if firm has market power (ability to change prices and output like a monopolist)
Targeted Discounts
Manufacturer’s rebates
Senior citizen or student discounts
Promotions