Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · 7.6

7.6 — practice question

(a)[4]

The article mentions concentration ratios. Explain what is meant by a concentration ratio and how it is worked out.

(b)[4]

Explain, with an example, whether the article is right to claim that neither the producer nor the consumer pays for negative externalities.

(c)[4]

Apart from negative externalities, describe two reasons why the article claims greater concentration in an industry may not raise consumer welfare.

(d)[8]

The article says that monopolies are accepted because they are efficient. Assess, with the help of a diagram, whether economic theory supports the idea that monopolies are efficient.

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