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Government's Decision on Allowing Monopolies

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Discuss whether or not a government should allow monopolies.

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Market Structures and Competition

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I. 🍃Introduction
- Definition of monopoly
- Importance of discussing whether or not a government should allow monopolies

II. Why a government should allow monopolies
- Economies of scale
- Lower average costs and lower prices
- Ability to invest in research and development
- Production of high-quality products
- International competitiveness
- Nationalized monopolies with welfare objectives

III. Why a government should not allow monopolies
- Market failure and abuse of market power
- High prices
- Restricted output
- Complacency

IV. Case studies
- Examples of countries that allow monopolies and their outcomes
- Examples of countries that do not allow monopolies and their outcomes

V. 👉Conclusion
- Summary of arguments for and against allowing monopolies
- Personal opinion on whether or not a government should allow monopolies

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