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How would a regulator of a monopoly think differently about regulating price discrimination depending on whether the regulator's objective is to maximize efficiency or to maximize consumer surplus?


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Other-Things-Constant Assumption

An assumption in economics that all other variables remain unchanged or constant except those under immediate consideration.

Rational

A decision-making process that is based on making choices that result in the optimal level of benefit or utility for an individual.

Expected Additional Benefit

The anticipated extra advantage or income gained from making a particular business decision or investment.

Expected Additional Cost

The anticipated expenses that are not initially accounted for, occurring as a consequence of a new action or decision.

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