Suppose That the Perfectly Competitive Soybean Industry in the United

question 74

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the perfectly competitive soybean industry in the United States is monopolized. Under perfect competition, the equilibrium price was $2 and quantity was 100,000. The monopolist raises price to $5 and restricts quantity to 70,000. Assume that the monopolist is maximizing profits and that the monopolist faces a linear, upward-sloping marginal cost curve that begins at the origin. Also assume that this marginal cost curve is the industry supply curve under perfect competition. What is the loss in consumer surplus that the monopolist captures in the form of profit?

• A)$500,000
• B)$350,000
• C)$300,000
• D)$210,000

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Definitions:

Nominal Variables

Variables measured in monetary terms that have not been adjusted for inflation, representing current prices.

Real Variables

Economic variables measured in physical units, reflecting quantities and qualities, rather than their monetary value, often adjusted for inflation.

Money Supply

The overall financial resources at a certain point in time within an economy, encompassing all cash, coins, and checking and savings account balances.

Money Demand

The desire to hold cash or liquid assets, influenced by factors such as interest rates, income levels, and economic activity.