Suppose a Monopolist and a Perfectly Competitive Firm Have the Same

question 35

Multiple Choice

Suppose a monopolist and a perfectly competitive firm have the same cost curves. The monopolistic firm would:

• A) charge a lower price than the perfectly competitive firm.
• B) charge a higher price than the perfectly competitive firm.
• C) charge the same price as the perfectly competitive firm.
• D) refuse to operate in the short run unless an economic profit could be made.

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