When Would Society Be Better Off

question 21

Multiple Choice

When would society be better off?

• A)if output is more than the monopolist's profit-maximizing quantity
• B)if output is less than the monopolist's profit-maximizing quantity
• C)if output is the same as the monopolist's profit-maximizing quantity
• D)if the monopolist made economic profit only
• E)if the monopolist reduced output

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