Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions
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Transcribed Image Text:An oligopolist faces a kinked demand curve. In your own words, describe why firms
face this situation.
$600
(5,000, $550)
(10,000, $500)
$500
$400
(11,000, $300)
$300
$200
$100
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
Quantity
Theory says that oligopolies should stick to the $500.00 price to maximize revenue
(see the graph above).
Use the graph pictured to calculate elasticity and total revenue in the elastic,
inelastic, and unit elastic portions of the demand curve at the price and quantity
points specified to explain the theory.
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Price ($)
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