If a Monopolist Sets Her Output Such That Marginal Revenue

question 2

Multiple Choice

If a monopolist sets her output such that marginal revenue, marginal cost and average total cost are equal, economic profit must be:

• A) negative.
• B) positive.
• C) zero.
• D) indeterminate from the given information.

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