The 2014 announcement that Time Warner Cable and Comcast intended to merge prompted questions of monopoly because the combined company would supply cable access to an overwhelming majority of Americans

a. The monthly cable fee for consumers increases significantly more than the increase in the cost of producing and delivering programs over cable.

There is evidence of a monopoly. This is an indication that the firm is using monopoly power in determining the price at which the products will be sold.

b. Companies that advertise on cable TV find that they must pay higher rates for advertising"

There is monopoly power. High advertisement cost one of the barriers to market entry. Therefore, this means that the firm has significant control in the market creating a monopoly.

c. Companies that produce broadcast shows find they must produce more shows for the same amount they were paid before.

Monopsony. There is evidence of monopsony because since the firm is determining the cost of shows.

d. Consumers find that there are more shows available for the same monthly cable fee

Neither will there be a monopoly or a monopsony because the gains are passed to the consumers themselves.