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Distinguish between scenarios of zero and positive marginal costs and their implications for monopoly pricing and output.
Apply the concept of price elasticity of demand in the context of monopoly pricing.
Examine the effects of changes in market conditions (like annexation or invention of new products) on monopoly behavior.
Understand the effect of fixed costs and marginal costs on the production decisions of a monopolist.

Definitions:

Intermediate Product

A product that is a result of a process but is also used as an input in the production of a final or finished product.

Differential Revenue

The amount of increase or decrease in revenue expected from a particular course of action as compared with an alternative.

Differential Cost

The amount of increase or decrease in cost expected from a particular course of action compared with an alternative.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary in proportion to changes in the activity base.

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