Where Feasible, a Monopolist Will Find the Use of Multipart

question 53

Multiple Choice

Where feasible, a monopolist will find the use of multipart pricing preferable to ordinary price discrimination because the former:

• A)generates larger profits.
• B)generates larger revenues.
• C)is more effective in appropriating consumer surplus.
• D)induces market segmentation through self- selection.

---

Definitions:

Investigative Consumer Report

A detailed report about a consumer's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living, obtained through personal interviews and other means.

Personal Traits

Characteristics or qualities that define an individual's personality, behaviors, and attitudes.

Credit-Related Information

Information pertaining to an individual's or entity's credit history, including credit scores, payment history, and other data used to assess creditworthiness.

Equal Credit Opportunity Act

A U.S. law that prohibits discrimination in credit transactions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or because a person receives public assistance.