Microeconomics

Although originally its articulation may have been a mistake, the rule

Although originally its articulation may have been a mistake, the rule of reason has become a useful principle for interpreting antitrust law. Indicate whether the statement is true or false   ANSWER T As opposed to per se, yes or no, evaluations of lawfulness, the rule of reason allows consideration of effects of a practice, […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

A monopoly can gain more from a discovery than someone else who makes

A monopoly can gain more from a discovery than someone else who makes the same discovery for the industry. Indicate whether the statement is true or false   ANSWER F The non-monopolist starts from a much less profitable position in the industry, and for that reason can gain more than the monopolist.  

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Date: September 9th, 2020

In the Hotelling model, firms can avoid price competition by different

In the Hotelling model, firms can avoid price competition by differentiating their products. Indicate whether the statement is true or false   ANSWER T The firms can locate at the ends of the Hotelling’s Main Street, so their prices have small rather than large effects on their competition for sales.  

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Date: September 9th, 2020

The Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984 fos

The Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984 fostered competition from generic drugs by facilitating their approval. Indicate whether the statement is true or false   ANSWER T The Act eliminated duplication of the original drug approval process and replaced it with a requirement to show equivalence, which could be done and […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020