The Profit-Maximizing Rule MR = MC Is

question 29

Multiple Choice

The profit-maximizing rule MR = MC is:

• A) followed by a monopoly, but not a perfectly competitive firm.
• B) followed by a perfectly competitive firm but not by a monopoly.
• C) followed by any firm.
• D) not followed by a monopoly, because it would reduce economic profit to zero.

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