Monopoly and Competition: Banneker Center Survey #177
RESULTS
Results of August Survey
Monopoly and Competition
Thank you for revealing your opinions! Here is what you said.
To have a monopoly in a good or service, it is necessary that there be only one supplier of that good or service.
23% said I agree with that statement
77% said I disagree with that statement
When we say "That group is monopolizing the park," what is a good explanation of what we mean?
0% said that group is the only group in the park
43% said that group is displacing others who would use the park
21% said that group controls who may use the park
0% said that group may charge money for use of the park
36% said all of the above
Is a monopoly always bad?
36% said Yes
21% said No
43% said It all depends
Suppose two companies are in competition. Does that mean that neither one of them can be considered a monopoly in that line of business?
29% said right, neither can be a monopoly
71% said either could still be a monopoly
Do the phrases "eliminate competition" and "become a monopoly" mean the same thing?
43% said Yes
57% said No
If a given industry tends toward monopoly, should the government do something?
64% said Yes
21% said No
15% said Unsure
If government is a monopoly, would competition make government better or worse?
64% said Better
14% said Worse
22% said Unsure
Would you say that the Microsoft Corporation is a monopoly?
64% said Yes
21% said No
15% said Unsure
Is it part of government's proper role to protect individuals from monopolies?