A Monopoly Misallocates Resources When It

question 4

Multiple Choice

A monopoly misallocates resources when it

• A) restricts output so that the marginal benefit of the last unit sold exceeds the marginal social cost of producing the good.
• B) makes an above-normal profit.
• C) sells the same product to different groups of customers at different prices.
• D) exploits scale economies.

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