A Profit-Maximizing Monopolist Sets

question 74

Multiple Choice

A profit-maximizing monopolist sets

• A)price equal to average cost.
• B)price equal to marginal cost.
• C)price equal to marginal cost plus a prorated share of overhead.
• D)price equal to marginal revenue.
• E)marginal revenue equal to marginal cost.

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