Suppose a Patent Is Granted for a Product That Has

question 10

Multiple Choice

Suppose a patent is granted for a product that has the linear demand curve P = a - b Q.The constant marginal cost of producing this product is $50 per unit,a unit sells for $150,and consumers purchase 100 units of the good at that price.If the monopoly is maximizing profit,b equals

• A) 1.
• B) 1.5.
• C) 2.
• D) 2.5.

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Definitions:

Differentiated Goods

Products that are distinguished from others on the basis of quality, brand, design, or some other characteristic, making them unique from competitors’ offerings.

Product Standardization

The process of adopting uniform characteristics for a product or its components, often to ensure consistency and compatibility.

Peak Efficiency

The state or condition in which a system or process operates at its maximum potential or effectiveness, utilizing resources optimally without waste.

Monopolistic Competitor

A market structure where many companies sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for significant control over pricing and competition on factors other than price, such as quality and branding.