Market conditions for a monopoly firm can produce all of the following short-run results EXCEPT:

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In a monopoly, the firm has control over the market price due to the lack of competition, meaning it can set prices higher than what would be observed in a competitive market. However, all other options (B, C, D, E) are possible outcomes in the short run for a monopoly, including normal profit, greater than normal profit, operating loss, and even cessation of operations depending on demand, costs, and strategic decisions.

Market Conditions for a Monopoly Firm Can Produce All of the Following