A monopolist has the power to influence the prices of goods and services. Therefore, he...

ECONOMICS
JAMB 2015

A monopolist has the power to influence the prices of goods and services. Therefore, he is a

  • A. price maker
  • B. price taker
  • C. price system
  • D. price competition

Correct Answer: A. price maker

Explanation

Monopoly is a situation where there is a single producer and seller of a commodity for which there is no close substitute. This gives a monopolist the power to make/decide the price for a particular commodity.



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