Let P Be the Output Price for a Particular Good

question 59

Multiple Choice

Let P be the output price for a particular good. Why is the value P*MP_L greater than MRP_L for a monopolist?

• A) The monopolist is not as technically efficient as firms operating under perfect competition.
• B) The monopolist hires less labor, so MP_L is higher under a monopoly than under perfect competition.
• C) The monopolist sets a price that is higher than MR.
• D) A and C are correct.
• E) B and C are correct.

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