Which of the Following Results Will Not Occur in a Monopolistic

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which of the following results will not occur in a monopolistic market?

• A)The monopolist will maximize profits by setting a price that's higher than marginal cost.
• B)The price will be higher than what would prevail in a competitive market.
• C)In monopoly pricing, income is, in effect, transferred from consumers to the monopolist.
• D)The output level will be higher than in a competitive market.

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