If a Monopolist's Price Is $50 Per Unit and Its

question 167

Multiple Choice

If a monopolist's price is $50 per unit and its marginal cost is $25, then

• A)to maximize profit the firm should increase output.
• B)to maximize profit the firm should decrease output.
• C)to maximize profit the firm should continue to produce the output it is producing.
• D)Not enough information is given to say what the firm should do to maximize profit.

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Definitions:

Efficiency

The degree to which an entity optimizes the use of its resources to achieve its objectives, minimizing waste and maximizing output.

Equality

Refers to the state or quality of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.

Redistributes Income

The process by which government policies, taxation, and public spending aim to adjust the allocation of income across a society.

Efficiency

describes the extent to which resources are allocated in a way that maximizes the output or outcome, often considering waste minimization and optimal allocation in economic contexts.