A Major Difference Between a Monopolist and a Perfectly Competitive

question 250

Multiple Choice

A major difference between a monopolist and a perfectly competitive firm is that

• A) the monopolist is certain to earn economic profits.
• B) the monopolist's marginal revenue curve lies below its demand curve.
• C) the monopolist engages in marginal cost pricing.
• D) the monopolist charges the highest possible price that he can.

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