The Question "What Does a Firm Need to Survive Competition

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Multiple Choice

The question "What does a firm need to survive competition?":

• A)Can be addressed through a careful analysis of competitors using all possible means, even at the edge of legality and ethics
• B)Can be addressed by studying very carefully the two largest rivals in the industry
• C)Requires an understanding of the current and future basis of competition specific to the industry
• D)Can never be answered clearly, because competitors will not divulge what they are doing

Understand the concept of price discrimination and its impact on monopoly profits.

Analyze demand curves and their significance in pricing strategies.

Calculate total profits given costs and demand functions.

Distinguish between market demands in different geographic locations.

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