1-) Is a monopolist subject to any competitive pressures? Explain. Would an unregulated monopolist have an incentive to operate and produce efficiently? why or why not?
2-)Are the following statements both correct? Are they inconsistent with each other? Explain.
a. "Firms will hire a resource only if they can make money by doing so."
b. "In a market economy, each resource will tend to be paid according to its marginal product. Highly productive resources will command high prices, whereas less productive resources will command lower prices."