Which of the Following Does NOT Describe a Profit-Maximizing Monopolist

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT describe a profit-maximizing monopolist?

• A) The monopolist chooses output where marginal revenue equals marginal cost.
• B) The monopolist charges a price that exceeds marginal cost.
• C) The monopolist faces a perfectly elastic demand curve.
• D) The monopolist can potentially continue to earn economic profits in the long run.

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