A Monopolist Sets Prices Above the Competitive Price and Output

question 22

Multiple Choice

A monopolist sets prices above the competitive price and output below the competitive output level.Some customers are willing to pay more than marginal cost,yet do not receive the product.Thus:

• A)not all gains from trade are exhausted.
• B)all gains from trade are exhausted.
• C)it is clear that monopolists do not maximize profits.
• D)it is clear that monopolists experience decreasing returns to scale.

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