Would a Profit-Maximizing Firm Sell Where Demand Is Inelastic

question 62

Multiple Choice

Would a profit-maximizing firm sell where demand is inelastic?

• A)No, this would not follow the rule of MC = MR.
• B)No, the firm could not profitably raise price.
• C)Yes, the firm could profitably lower price to attract sales.
• D)Yes, in this case there are few substitutes for the good.

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