A Monopolist Facing Different Demand Curves in Two Separate Markets

question 173

Multiple Choice

A monopolist facing different demand curves in two separate markets maximizes profit by:

• A) setting marginal revenue equal to marginal cost for the combined demand curve and charging the maximum price for that quantity on the combined demand curve.
• B) completely ignoring the market with lower demand.
• C) completely ignoring the market with higher demand.
• D) setting marginal revenue equal to marginal cost and charging the maximum price that demand will bear in each market.

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