If a Monopolist Were to Produce in the Inelastic Segment

question 372

Multiple Choice

If a monopolist were to produce in the inelastic segment of its demand curve,

• A)total revenue would be at a maximum.
• B)marginal revenue would be positive.
• C)the firm would not be maximizing profits.
• D)it would necessarily incur a loss.

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