If a Monopolist Is Able to Perfectly Price Discriminate

question 192

Multiple Choice

If a monopolist is able to perfectly price discriminate:

• A)consumer surplus is increased and deadweight loss is transformed into monopoly profit
• B)consumer surplus is decreased and deadweight loss is increased
• C)consumer surplus is increased and deadweight loss is increased
• D)consumer surplus and deadweight losses are transformed into monopoly profits

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