For a Monopolist Facing a Downward-Sloping Average Cost Curve,under Cost-Plus

question 121

Multiple Choice

For a monopolist facing a downward-sloping average cost curve,under cost-plus regulation,there is an incentive for this monopolist to

• A) raise market price.
• B) increase output.
• C) reduce the cost of production even further.
• D) set price equal to marginal cost.
• E) inflate costs.

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