Characteristics of a monopoly

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A company has a monopoly in British Columbia for a certain product. The government of British Columbia is considering implementing a new economic policy that would introduce competition into the market. You are asked to analyze the situation and recommend a course of action for the company, considering the market structure, economic systems, and the structure of government of Canada. To complete this analysis, you can research the following:

• The characteristics of a monopoly and the impact it has on the market and consumers.

• The benefits and drawbacks of different market structures, such as monopolistic competition and oligopoly.

• The economic systems that exist in Canada and in BC and the role of the system in the market structure and change of the market structure.

• The role of the government in regulating markets and promoting competition, including antitrust laws and regulatory agencies.

• The potential impact of the proposed policy on the company, its competitors, and the broader economy.

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