A Monopolist

question 1

Multiple Choice

A monopolist

• A)can charge whatever price it wants
• B)charges more than almost any consumer is willing to pay
• C)is constrained by marginal cost in setting price
• D)is constrained by demand in setting price
• E)always earns an economic profit

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