A Book Vendor Can Produce a Book at a Constant

question 33

Multiple Choice

A book vendor can produce a book at a constant MC equal to zero, and its potential buyers have the following reservation prices: $55, $50, $45, $40, $35, $30, $25, $20, $15, $10, $5. What are the unrealized gains from trade if the monopolistic vendor chooses p = $25?

• A)$65
• B)$45
• C)$155
• D)$50

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Definitions:

Psychological Pricing

Encouraging purchases based on emotional rather than rational responses to the price.

Seasonal Discount Pricing

A pricing strategy where companies offer discounts on their products or services during certain times of the year.