Question

consider an incumbent that is a monopoly currently earning $1 million annually. given the declining costs of raw materials, the incumbent believes a new firm may enter the market. if successful, a new entrant would reduce the incumbent's profits to $750,000 annually. to keep potential entrants out of the market, the incumbent lowers its price to the point where it is earning $850,000 annually for the indefinite future. if the interest rate is 5 percent, does it make sense for the incumbent to limit price to prevent entry? multiple choice it does not make sense since $2 million is greater than $150,000. it does make sense since $2 million is greater than $150,000. it does make sense since $150,000 is greater than $5 million. it does not make sense since $5 million is greater than $100,000.

Answer 1

Yes, it makes sense for the incumbent which is a monopoly if the interest rate is 5%. Since, $2million > $250000.

Annual earning = $850,000

Profit reduced by new entrants = $750,000

rate of interest = 5%

$850,000- $750,000 = $100000

$100000/0.05 = $200,000

$200,000> ($100000-$750,000 =$250,000)

A monopoly is a market structure in which a single seller or producer dominates an industry or sector. Monopolies are frowned upon in free-market economies because they stifle competition and limit consumer substitutes. Companies become monopolies by controlling the entire supply chain, from production to sales, through vertical integration, or by purchasing competing companies in the market, becoming the sole producer, through horizontal integration.

Monopolies can set prices and keep pricing consistent and reliable for consumers in the absence of competition. Monopolies benefit from economies of scale, allowing them to produce large quantities at lower per-unit costs. Standing alone as a monopoly allows a company to invest in innovation with confidence and without fear of competition.

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