A Monopoly

question 44

Multiple Choice

A monopoly

• A)faces a perfectly elastic demand.
• B)ignores the demand curve because it is the only seller.
• C)can raise the price it charges only if it decreases the quantity that it sells.
• D)can raise the price it charges and increase the quantity that it sells.
• E)faces a perfectly inelastic demand.

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