A Firm with Market Power Faces the Demand Function Q

question 31

Essay

A firm with market power faces the demand function q = 150 - 10P. The firm's marginal cost function is MC(q) = 2 + 0.1q. If the firm establishes a block-pricing structure with two prices, what two prices will the firm use to maximize producer surplus?

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