A Monopolist Has Determined That at the Current Level of Output

question 58

Multiple Choice

A monopolist has determined that at the current level of output the price elasticity of demand is -0.15. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The firm should cut output.
• B) This is typical for a monopolist; output should not be altered.
• C) The firm should increase output.
• D) None of the above is necessarily correct.

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