A Discriminating Monopolist Is Able to Charge Different Prices in Two

question 28

True/False

A discriminating monopolist is able to charge different prices in two different markets.If when the same price is charged in both markets, the quantity demanded in market 1 is always greater than the quantity demanded in market 2, then in order to maximize profits, the monopolist should charge a higher price in market 1 than in market 2.

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

An accounting method where only variable production costs are included in product cost, with fixed overhead costs treated as period expenses.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs (direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead) in the cost of a product.

Net Profit

The amount of money a company earns after deducting all its expenses, taxes, and costs from its total revenue.

Variable Manufacturing Costs

Costs that fluctuate with the level of production, including direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead.