To Maximize Profit the Monopolist Should Set A

question 100

Multiple Choice

To maximize profit the monopolist should set a:

• A) lower price in markets with less elastic demand.
• B) lower price in markets with more inelastic demand.
• C) higher price in markets with more elastic demand.
• D) higher price in markets with more inelastic demand.

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