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A monopolist faces the (inverse)demand for its product: p = a - bQ.The monopolist has a marginal cost given by c and a fixed cost given by F.
a.Assume that F is sufficiently small such that the monopolist produces a strictly positive level of output.What is the profit-maximizing price and quantity?
b.Compute the maximum profit for the monopolist.
c.For what values of F will the monopolist earn negative profit?


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