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Why Does a Monopolist Demand Curve Lie Above the Marginal

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Why does a monopolist demand curve lie above the marginal revenue curve whereas in a competitive market the demand curve and marginal revenue curve are equal? Would it be possible that the marginal revenue curve and demand curve could ever be the same for a monopolist?


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