Suppose a Monopolist and a Competitive Price-Taker Firm Have the Same

question 156

Multiple Choice

Suppose a monopolist and a competitive price-taker firm have the same cost curves. The monopoly firm would

• A) charge a lower price than the competitive price-taker firm.
• B) charge a higher price than the competitive price-taker firm.
• C) charge the same price as the competitive price-taker firm.
• D) refuse to operate in the short run unless an economic profit could be made.
• E) refuse to operate in the short run if an economic loss was present.

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