Assume a Monopolist Charges a Price Corresponding to the Intersection

question 29

Multiple Choice

Assume a monopolist charges a price corresponding to the intersection of the marginal cost and marginal revenue curves. If this price is between its average variable cost and average total cost curves, the firm will:

• A) earn an economic profit.
• B) continue to operate in the short run.
• C) shut down.
• D) all of these are true.

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