The Region of Demand in Which the Monopolist Will Choose

question 124

Multiple Choice

The region of demand in which the monopolist will choose a price-output combination will be

• A) inelastic because, as price declines and output increases, total revenue will increase.
• B) inelastic because, as price declines and output increases, total revenue will decrease.
• C) elastic because, as price declines and output increases, total revenue will decrease.
• D) elastic because, as price declines and output increases, total revenue will increase.

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