If the Average Total Cost Curve Is Always Above the Demand

question 85

Multiple Choice

If the average total cost curve is always above the demand curve for a monopolist:

• A) the profits of the monopolist will be large.
• B) the monopolist must be producing inefficiently.
• C) the monopolist will suffer economic losses.
• D) entry will occur, forcing the monopolist to reduce price and expand output.

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