Discuss the pros and cons of deregulation

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Question 1

Explain with the use of diagrams where appropriate how perfect competition leads to allocative productive and dynamic efficiency.

Question 2

While firms in both the perfectly competitive structure and the monopolistically competitive structure earn zero economic profit in the long run, it can be said that perfect competition is a more efficient structure than monopolistic competition. Discuss this statement with the use of appropriate diagrams.

Question 3

What is a natural monopoly? If a firm is a natural monopoly, illustrate with the use of diagrams why is it is necessary to have the price set by a regulatory authority rather than by the market.

Question 4:

One of the defining charateristics of an oligopoly is non-price compertion. Why is the case and how is this related to game theory scenarios such as the Prisoner's dilemma?

Question 5:

Attempt either Part A or Part B

Part A

Petrol prices recently plummeted; discuss some of the reasons behind this development

OR

Part B

Discuss the pros and cons of deregulation of university education and fees.

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