Assume a Monopolist Can Prevent Resale of Its Product and It

question 163

Multiple Choice

Assume a monopolist can prevent resale of its product and it has complete information about each one of its customers. Even though each customer has a different demand curve, the seller can identify each customer's demand curve before a purchase takes place. It faces the inverse market demand of P = 160 - 10Q with marginal cost of MC = 10 + 5Q. The producer surplus at the profit-maximizing result is $____.

• A) 500
• B) 400
• C) 200
• D) 0

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Definitions:

Transportation Costs

Expenses associated with the movement of goods or materials from one location to another, including fuel, labor, and vehicle maintenance costs.

Flexibility

Flexibility in a business context refers to the ability to adapt quickly to changes in the market or operational conditions, maintaining efficiency and meeting customer demands.

Supply Chain

The network of individuals, organizations, resources, activities, and technology involved in the creation and sale of a product, from supplier to customer.

Capacity

Capacity refers to the maximum level of output that a company can sustain to produce a product or service, considering available resources.