Lesson: How Monopolies Form: Barriers to Entry

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distinguish between a natural monopoly and a legal monopoly
explain how economies of scale and the control of natural resources led to the necessary formation of legal monopolies
analyze the importance of trademarks and patents in promoting innovation
identify examples of predatory pricing


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