A Monopolist Estimated That the Own-Price Elasticity of Demand for Its

question 89

Essay

A monopolist estimated that the own-price elasticity of demand for its product is -4.5 and its advertising elasticity of demand is 1.5.Assuming these elasticities are constant, what fraction of the firm's revenues should the firm "reinvest" in advertising to maximize profits?

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