Which of the Following Is True for a Monopolist but Not

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true for a monopolist but not for a firm in perfect competition?

• A) The marginal revenue curve is downward-sloping.
• B) Marginal revenue equals price.
• C) Economic profits are zero in the long-run.
• D) The marginal revenue curve lies above the demand curve.

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