The Profit-Maximizing Behavior of a Monopoly Is Different from That

question 159

Multiple Choice

The profit-maximizing behavior of a monopoly is different from that of a competitive firm in that

• A)their cost structures are different.
• B)a monopoly can control only output level whereas a competitive firm can control only price.
• C)a monopoly can control only price whereas a competitive firm can control only output level.
• D)a monopoly can control both price and output level, but a competitive firm can control only output level.
• E)a monopoly can control both price and output level, whereas a competitive firm can control neither price nor output level.

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