When a Monopolist Reduces the Quantity of Output It Produces

question 637

Multiple Choice

When a monopolist reduces the quantity of output it produces and sells, the

• A)price of its output increases.
• B)price of its output remains constant.
• C)price of its output decreases.
• D)profits for the firm always decrease.

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