The Lerner Index in the Paper Industry Is 0

question 103

Multiple Choice

The Lerner index in the paper industry is 0.58.Based on this information,a firm charging $3.25 per ream of paper should have a marginal cost of:

• A) $0.
• B) $1.365.
• C) $1.885.
• D) $3.25.

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