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Will fan and medal. Shot Answer Essay Question. Describe one advantage and disadvantage of a monopoly. What action was taken to limit monopolies?

OpenStudy (stefrheart):

What is it that you need help with?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i dont know what to write. its a short answer essay question.

OpenStudy (stefrheart):

Well frst what is the definition of a monopoly?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service

OpenStudy (stefrheart):

Okay so what is one disadvantage of monopoly?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the prices charged by monopolies are always higher than they would be under perfectly competitive markets.

OpenStudy (stefrheart):

And what is one advantage?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

in some industries it is the most cost-effective way of providing services

OpenStudy (stefrheart):

Okay what action was taken to limit monopolies?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sherman Antitrust Act

OpenStudy (stefrheart):

Now the best way to write this essay is give the definition of the word, then say the advantages, then the disadvantages, and then the Sherman Antirust act and how it limits monopolies.

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