Microsoft Monopoly--Why was Microsoft investigated for antitrust behavior? Do you agree or disagree that Microsoft was trying to gain monopoly power in the computer software industry? Are monopolies always bad? Give at least one example of a case where having a monopoly may actually be a good thing.
1. Write your answers to the questions listed above. The paper must be in essay format, and in APA style. This paper should be 2-3 pages. Use correct economic terms.
2. Key concepts to include in your paper--Monopoly Market Structure, Characteristics of Pure Monopoly, Barriers to Entry into the market, Natural Monopoly, Government Monopoly, Downward Sloping Demand Curve, Economies of Scale, Monopoly Pricing, Price Maker, Market Power, Economic Profits, Imperfect Competition, Rent Seeking Behavior, X-inefficiency, Deadweight Loss to Society, Marginal Cost, Marginal Revenue, Antitrust, Bundling.
3. You must use at least one scholarly journal article.