A Monopolist Is Currently Producing an Output Level Where Price

question 18

Multiple Choice

A monopolist is currently producing an output level where price equals marginal cost, and profits are positive. In order to maximize profits, this monopolist should

• A) decrease production and increase price.
• B) reduce price and let production adjust to the new price.
• C) not change his output level, because he is currently earning profits.
• D) shut down.
• E) increase production and reduce price.

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