The Total Revenue Test Using the Price Elasticity of Demand

question 221

Multiple Choice

The total revenue test using the price elasticity of demand

• A) explains why monopolies will only operate on the elastic portion of their demand curve.
• B) explains why monopolies will only operate on the inelastic portion of their demand curves.
• C) demonstrates why a monopoly can earn an economic profit in the long run.
• D) determines whether a monopoly can perfectly price discriminate or not.
• E) cannot be used for a price discriminating monopoly.

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

The net outcome of subtracting all expenses, both overt and hidden, from a corporation's aggregate earnings.

Short Run

A period during which at least one of a firm's inputs is fixed, limiting the firm's ability to adjust to changes in market demand or supply.

Quantity

The amount or number of a material or immaterial good that is considered as a unit or an aggregate.

Shut-down Point

The level of operation at which a company does not benefit from continuing operation and incurs losses by staying in business.