A Monopolist Is Currently Maximizing Profits

question 118

Multiple Choice

A monopolist is currently maximizing profits. In addition, if P > ATC > MC, then the monopolist

• A) just breaks even.
• B) earns positive economic profits.
• C) is covering total variable costs but not total fixed costs.
• D) is covering total fixed costs but not total variable costs.

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