When does a firm have too much monopoly power

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Assignment- Apply the Principle: Monopoly Power

By now you know that monopoly power occurs in most markets. You also know that in some cases, a regulated monopoly produces a better outcome than competition. Yet an inappropriate use of monopoly power is the basis for an anti-trust decision. The question remains: When does a firm have too much monopoly power?

In this "Apply the Principle," you will have to decide if Google has too much monopoly power.

Read the article: Google Fined Record $2.7 Billion in E.U. Antitrust Ruling By Mark Scott.

Answer the following questions:

1. Based on what you read, do you think Google is a harmful monopoly that should be subject to U.S. anti-trust action? Explain.
2. Do monopoly powers harm an economy? How so?
3. Why is some degree of monopoly power permitted?

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