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question 38

Multiple Choice

Use the following figure to answer the question : Figure 12-1 : shows the downward sloping demand and marginal revenue [MR] curves of a monopolist. The MR curve intersects the marginal cost [MC] curve at point B. MC is constant at the P₁.

-Refer to Figure 12-1. If the monopolist practices perfect price discrimination, consumer surplus will be equal to:

• A)the area P₃AP₂.
• B)the area P₃CP₁.
• C)the area ABC.
• D)zero.

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Definitions:

Normal Good

A good for which an increase in income raises the quantity demanded.

Inferior Good

A type of good for which demand decreases as the income of consumers increase, unlike normal goods for which demand increases with an increase in income.

Income Decrease

Income decrease refers to a reduction in the amount of money earned by an individual or received by a household, affecting their ability to spend and save.

Giffen Goods

A type of product that paradoxically experiences increased demand as its price rises, seemingly contrary to the basic law of demand due to the effect on consumption of essential goods.