Suppose P = 20 − 2Q Is the Market Demand

question 113

Multiple Choice

Suppose P = 20 − 2Q is the market demand function for a local monopoly.The marginal cost is 2Q.The firm currently uses a standard pricing strategy.Which of the following will allow the firm to enhance the profits?

• A) Engage in two-part pricing.
• B) Engage in commodity bundling.
• C) Engage in randomized pricing.
• D) Engage in two-part pricing and engage in commodity bundling.

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