Assume that a firm can obtain a monopoly the market shown in Figure 1 by lobbying for favorable government regulation.  How much would a firm be willing to spend to obtain such a monopoly? Question options:   a)  $16.50   b)  $4.50   c)  $12   d)  $7.50

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Assume that a firm can obtain a monopoly the market shown in Figure 1 by lobbying for favorable government regulation.  How much would a firm be willing to spend to obtain such a monopoly?

Question options:
 

a) 

$16.50

 

b) 

$4.50

 

c) 

$12

 

d) 

$7.50

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