Klint Microsystems, a Microprocessor Manufacturer, Was Contracted by Zeitar Studios

question 20

Multiple Choice

Klint Microsystems, a microprocessor manufacturer, was contracted by Zeitar Studios to manufacture specially designed microchips to be used in an audio engineering process. Zeitar was to pay Klint $300,000 as per the contract. Klint decided to redesign their existing microchips and make them suitable for Zeitar. While the finished microchips were being shipped via a carrier, Klint was informed of Zeitar's insolvency. Klint cancelled the shipment before it was delivered. Klint then resold the chips to another studio where they had to settle for $150,000 as the chips were now only suitable for specific audio engineering processes. What right to remedy did Klint exercise when selling the microchips to another studio?

• A) right to claim lost profits
• B) right to cover
• C) right to dispose of goods
• D) right to recover damages

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The contrast in the overall payment consumers have the willingness and fiscal capability to make for a good or service, compared to the payment they actually make.

Perfectly Price-Discriminating Monopoly

A theoretical market structure in which a monopolist charges each consumer the maximum they are willing to pay, capturing all consumer surplus.

Profit-Maximizing Level

The point at which a firm achieves the highest possible profit, where marginal revenue equals marginal cost.

Efficient

The characteristic of maximizing productivity with minimal waste, effort, or expense.