Marginal Revenue Is Less Than Price for a Single-Price Monopolist

question 10

Multiple Choice

Marginal revenue is less than price for a single-price monopolist because the

• A)firm's output decisions do not affect the selling price.
• B)firm must lower its price for all units if it wants to sell more of the product.
• C)monopolist charges a price higher than the unit production cost.
• D)monopolist must worry about how its price setting will lead to entry by other firms.
• E)monopolist has achieved economies of scale.

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Definitions:

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, typically from profits earned.

Revenues

The total amount of money received by the company for goods sold or services provided during a certain period.

Total Assets

The sum of all assets owned by a company, as reported on the balance sheet, representing the resources controlled by the company.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts that a company owes to others, due to past transactions or events.