Types of Monopolies A. Natural Monopoly -Cost of production is lower with with one firm - Regulated by Gov’t.
Example: Utility Companies
B. Government Monopoly - Gov’t. owns or runs business Closest Example in U.S.: U.S. Postal Service
C. Technological Monopoly -Firm controls manufacturing method or invention (patent)
Example: Microsoft owns Windows Operating System
D. Geographic Monopoly -No other producers within a certain region
Examples Gas station in a desert Professional Sports Teams