Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)If the monopolist's marginal revenue is greater than its marginal cost, the monopolist can increase profit by selling more units at a lower price per unit.
• B)If the monopolist's marginal revenue is greater than its marginal cost, the monopolist can increase profit by selling fewer units at a higher price per unit.
• C)When a monopolist produces where price equals the minimum of average total cost, it earns a positive economic profit.
• D)If the monopolist is earning a positive economic profit, it must be producing where MR = MC.

---

Definitions:

Government Interference

Actions by government agencies that affect the market or economy through regulations, policies, or direct involvement.

Economic Systems

The methods and principles societies use to allocate scarce resources and distribute goods and services, including capitalism, socialism, and communism among others.

Command Economic System

In this type of economic structure, a central government or authority is responsible for making decisions about how goods and services are produced and distributed.

Goods And Services

Physical products and intangible activities that fulfill the needs or wants of consumers, forming the basis of all economic activity.