Refer to Scenario 13

question 71

Multiple Choice

Refer to Scenario 13.2 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
SCENARIO 13.2: The government of Stratospheria is currently inviting investors to bid for the exclusive right to provide cable television service to its residents. The market demand for this service is P=55-0.01Q, where Q is the number of households that would subscribe to the cable service and P is the monthly fee charged to the subscribers. The associated marginal revenue curve is MR=55-0.02Q. Fun Cable Company is interested in bidding for the right to provide cable service in Stratospheria. It has a constant average and marginal cost of $5 for providing cable service to each household.
-Refer to Scenario 13.2. What is the most Fun Cable Company would bid for the franchise?

• A) $0
• B) $62,500
• C) $75,000
• D) $112,500

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Definitions:

Rational Government

The concept of a government acting based on reasoned decisions, typically aiming for the most economically efficient outcomes that maximize social welfare.

Satisfy Unlimited Wants

The economic principle that refers to the constant desire for goods and services exceeding the limited resources available to fulfill those desires.

Human Skills

The capabilities and expertise individuals possess that enable them to perform tasks, solve problems, and produce goods or offer services.

Capital

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