A Perfectly Price-Discriminating Monopolist Is Able to

question 166

Multiple Choice

A perfectly price-discriminating monopolist is able to

• A)maximize profit and produce a socially optimal level of output.
• B)maximize profit, but not produce a socially optimal level of output.
• C)produce a socially optimal level of output, but not maximize profit.
• D)exercise illegal preferences regarding the race and/or gender of its employees.

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Definitions:

Market Power

The ability of a firm to influence or control the price and output levels in a market.

Perfect Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, a homogenous product, free entry and exit, and perfect information, leading to prices equaling marginal costs.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for product differentiation.

Product Differentiation

The practice of setting a product or service apart from those in the marketplace to increase its attractiveness to a designated target market.