The interests of the seller and of society coincide

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This activity is preparation for the essay questions on the midterm.Answer the below essay questions with 3 well written paragraphs that FULLY ANSWER THE QUESTION. Do not copy anything directly out of the textbook or from the internet.

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Critically evaluate and explain each statement:

1. The more profitable a firm, the greater its monopoly power.

2. With respect to resource allocation, the interests of the seller and of society coincide in a purely competitive market but conflict in a monopolized market.

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