A Profit-Maximizing Monopoly Faces an Inverse Demand Function Described by the Equation

question 11

Multiple Choice

A profit-maximizing monopoly faces an inverse demand function described by the equation p(y) = 50 - y and its total costs are c(y) = 10y, where prices and costs are measured in dollars.In the past it was not taxed, but now it must pay a tax of 2 dollars per unit of output.After the tax, the monopoly will

• A)leave its price constant.
• B)increase its price by 2 dollars.
• C)increase its price by 3 dollars.
• D)increase its price by 1 dollar.
• E)None of the above.

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