Web Activity 1

To learn more about monopoly industries, log on to www.usdoj.gov and do a keyword search on "monopoly." List two current activities the Department of Justice is involved in against monopolies. Explain briefly why each action is being taken.

Web Activity 2

Utility companies are usually "natural monopolies." To learn more, go to www.utilityregulation.com and search "natural monopoly." What makes utility companies, in general, a natural monopoly? What entity limits this monopoly power? What type of potential competition exists for this monopoly?