What Is the Shape of the Demand Curve of a Monopolist

question 101

Multiple Choice

What is the shape of the demand curve of a monopolist?

• A) downward sloping and below the marginal revenue curve
• B) identical to the marginal cost curve
• C) kinked because of recognized interdependence with other firms
• D) downward sloping and above the marginal revenue curve

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