If the Marginal Cost Curve Shifts Upward, a Profit-Maximizing, Nondiscriminating

question 166

Multiple Choice

If the marginal cost curve shifts upward, a profit-maximizing, nondiscriminating monopolist is likely to respond in the short run by

• A)raising price and increasing output
• B)raising price and decreasing output
• C)keeping price constant and increasing output
• D)reducing price and increasing output
• E)shutting down

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