Monopolists A. face downward-sloping demand curves.

Monopolists can control prices and are not price takers. Thus, they face the downward-sloping demand curves. It is perfect competition that creates price takers. Monopoly can influence the price sold. Monopolists have short-run fixed costs which include investments for capital stock, such as equipment and machines. Finally, like firms in other types of markets, monopolists aim to maximize profit, not revenue.