Dollars P3 P₂ P4 MC P3 P2 P1 P4 Q3 Q₁ Q₂ MR ATC D Quantity Refer to the above diagram for a pure monopolist. Suppose a regulatory commission is created to determine a legal price for the monopoly. If the commission seeks to provide the monopolist with a "fair return," it will set price at:

Dollars P3 P₂ P4 MC P3 P2 P1 P4 Q3 Q₁ Q₂ MR ATC D Quantity Refer to the above diagram for a pure monopolist. Suppose a regulatory commission is created to determine a legal price for the monopoly. If the commission seeks to provide the monopolist with a "fair return," it will set price at:

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