At a Given Output Level, a Monopolist Earns a Profit

question 179

Multiple Choice

At a given output level, a monopolist earns a profit only if the

• A) slope of its TR curve exceeds the slope of his TC curve.
• B) height of its MR curve exceeds the height of his MC curve.
• C) height of its demand curve exceeds the height of his MR curve.
• D) height of its demand curve exceeds the height of his ATC curve.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The amount of products or services available and sought after at the balance price.

Consumer Surplus

The divergence between the total price consumers are prepared to pay for a good or service and the actual price paid.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing to supply a good for and the actual amount received by them when they make the sale.

Consumer Surplus

The divergence between the expected payment by consumers for a product or service and the actual payment made.