Exhibit 8-3  Demand and Cost Curves for GeneTech, a Monopolist with a Patented

question 21

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 8-3  Demand and cost curves for GeneTech, a monopolist with a patented vaccine As shown in Exhibit 8-3, in order to maximize its profit, what price should GeneTech charge for its vaccine?

• A) $20 per dose.
• B) $25 per dose.
• C) $35 per dose
• D) $50 per dose.

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