A Monopolist's Demand Function Is P = 1624 - 4Q,and

question 20

Essay

A monopolist's demand function is P = 1624 - 4Q,and its total cost function is
TC = 22,000 + 24Q -4Q² + 1/3 Q³,where Q is output produced and sold.
a.At what level of output and sales (Q)and price (P)will total profits be maximized?
b.At what level of output and sales (Q)and price (P)will total revenue be maximized?
c.At what price (P)should the monopolist shut down?

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

The financial gain made in a transaction after subtracting both the explicit and implicit costs.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of output or activity in a business.

Economic Profits

The surplus remaining after total costs are deducted from total revenue, factoring in both explicit and opportunity costs.