In the Short Run, How Will a Profit-Maximizing Monopolist React

question 222

Multiple Choice

In the short run, how will a profit-maximizing monopolist react if its marginal cost suddenly increases? It will

• A) lower price to expand revenue possibilities.
• B) reduce output and raise price.
• C) maintain the current price if profit is still positive.
• D) increase plant size to lower marginal cost.
• E) decrease plant size to lower marginal cost.

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