The Profit-Maximizing Output of a Pure Monopoly Is Not Socially

question 331

Multiple Choice

The profit-maximizing output of a pure monopoly is not socially optimal, because in equilibrium

• A)price equals minimum average total cost.
• B)marginal revenue equals marginal cost.
• C)marginal cost exceeds price.
• D)price exceeds marginal cost.

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