Meaning of Monopoly
Meaning of Monopoly
Monopoly Meaning and Definition :
The term monopoly is made up of two words-Mono and poymele means single and poly means seller So monopoly states such a market situation in which only a single ler exist) The producer in monopoly market has full control on the market . According to Marshall, "Monopolist is free to determine the price of his own cholce. According to Mrs, Joan Robinson, "The monopoly is just the reverse face of perfect competition So, above definitions, make it clear that "under pure monopoly there is a single seller in the urket. The monopolist is the price maker Pure monopoly suggest no close substitute solution. Characteristics of Monopoly)
Monopoly has following characteristics: M.
Single Seller of a Product:
Monopolist is the single seller or producer of his product so it 15 alled one firm industry. /
2. No Close Substitutes :
Monopolist faces no competition from other product because no substitute in found in the market.
3. Strong Barriers to Entry of New Firm:
There exists strict regulation for entry of new firms. Therefore , there exists only single seller. V4.
Large Number of Buyers :
The humber of buyer is quite large but it is not that large as found in perfect competition.
5. Free Price Policy:
Monopolist follows his own pric e policy and is not influenced by any other firm. b.
No Competition :
Monopolist market is zero competition market, he faces no competition from any side. Objects of a Monopolist
1. Monopolist tries to maximise his total profit.
2. Monopolist always wants to obtain super-normal profit. Demand Curve of
Monopoly :
Demand curve AR curve of a monopolist slope downward from left to right. The shape of marginal revenue curve (MR) depends upon the elasticity of AR curve.
Equilibrium Condition for Monopoly Firm :
A monopolist firm has equilibrium at the point where two following conditions are fulfilled:
1. Marginal revenue
2. MC should cut MR from below. ="Marginal cost Equilibrium of Monopolist in Short Period : In short run, a monopolist may face three conditions: 1.
Abnormal profit,
2. Normal profit ie no profit and no loss,
3. Firm in loss. LAbnormal Profit: Abnormal profit in monopolist is that condition in which average revenue is greater than average cost ie, AR>AC
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