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Why are monopolies inefficient?

A monopoly is occurs when there is a single firm is the only supplier of a good or service in a given economy. Thus, it is able to choose the price that it wants (price maker) and a given quantity that wi...

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What are tariffs and why are they used?

Tariffs are a tax a government puts on good which are imported into a country. This increases the price per unit of the imported good and is often used by governments o attempt to encourage individuals to...

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What are diminishing returns?

The Law of Diminishing Returns is a fundamental theory and pertains to a production function in the short run. It is important to note that Diminishing Returns does not work the same way in the long run. ...

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With the help of a diagram, explain how collusion between energy suppliers could affect the retail prices paid by consumers. (9)

Collusion is when firms cooperate for mutual benefit. This usually occurs in oligopoly markets such as the energy market, where a few large firms compete for market share. Collusion between energy supplie...

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Discuss the likely impact of a depreciation of the pound on the UK's economy.

A currency depreciation occurs when the value of one currency, in this case the pound sterling, falls in value in terms of another currency, such as the US dollar or Japanese Yen. A depreciation in the va...

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