Suppose That a Price Discriminating Monopolist Is Able to Divide

question 98

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a price discriminating monopolist is able to divide its market into two groups. If the firm sells its product for $25 to the group whose customers have the least elastic demand, what price are they likely to charge to the group whose customers have the most elastic demand?

• A) $25
• B) more than $25
• C) less than $25
• D) The answer depends on the marginal revenue for that group.

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to determine the present value of future cash flows.

Call Option

A financial contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy a specified amount of an underlying asset at a set price within a specified time.

Put Option

A financial agreement granting the holder the option, but no requirement, to sell a certain quantity of an underlying asset at a predetermined price during a defined period.

Forward Contract

An individualized agreement for the purchase or sale of an asset at an agreed-upon price on a specific future date between two parties.