The Profit-Maximizing Monopolist Shown in the Figure Would

question 41

Multiple Choice

The profit-maximizing monopolist shown in the figure would

• A) charge a price equal to C and earn an economic profit of AFDC .
• B) charge a price equal to C and earn an economic profit of AFEB .
• C) charge a price equal to C and earn an economic profit of BEDC .
• D) charge a price equal to A and earn an economic profit of AFDC .

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