Costs and revenues (in thousands) D 22 Tools 20 18 MR 16 14 12 10 8 2 0 15 45 75 30 60 90 105. 135. 165 120 150 Quantity per period (in thousands) a. Add the marginal revenue curve to the graph above (starting at zero). Plot only the e b. What are Sol-Motors' profit-maximizing output and price? Output: Price: $ thousands thousands c. Suppose that the government of Lidia imposes a price ceiling of $10,000 per car. V

Costs and revenues (in thousands) D 22 Tools 20 18 MR 16 14 12 10 8 2 0 15 45 75 30 60 90 105. 135. 165 120 150 Quantity per period (in thousands) a. Add the marginal revenue curve to the graph above (starting at zero). Plot only the e b. What are Sol-Motors' profit-maximizing output and price? Output: Price: $ thousands thousands c. Suppose that the government of Lidia imposes a price ceiling of $10,000 per car. V

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Chapter7: Production, Costs, And Industry Structure

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Problem 11RQ: What is die difference between accounting and economic profit?

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