Suppose That a Monopolist Calculates That at Its Present Output

question 213

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a monopolist calculates that at its present output level, marginal revenue is $1.00 and marginal cost is $2.00. It could maximize profits or minimize losses by

• A) decreasing price and increasing output.
• B) increasing price and decreasing output.
• C) decreasing price and leaving output unchanged.
• D) decreasing output and leaving price unchanged.

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