If a Monopolist Can Engage in Perfect Price Discrimination

question 297

Multiple Choice

If a monopolist can engage in perfect price discrimination:

• A) it produces at the socially efficient level.
• B) consumer surplus is maximized.
• C) producer surplus is minimized.
• D) the government may impose fines on the monopolist.

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