If at the Profit-Maximizing Level of Output,a Monopolist's Average-Total-Cost Curve

question 108

Multiple Choice

If at the profit-maximizing level of output,a monopolist's average-total-cost curve lies above its demand curve,then:

• A)the firm should shut down in the short run.
• B)the firm is earning economic losses.
• C)the firm is earning economic profits.
• D)the firm should increase its output.
• E)the firm should decrease its output.

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