Kevin, Rajiv, and Yakov run the only saloon in town. • Kevin wants the saloon to bring in as much revenue as possible. • Rajiv wants to make the largest possible profit. • Yakov wants to sell as many drinks as possible without losing money. Use the black point (plus symbol) to show the price and quantity combination favored by Kevin. Then use the grey point (star symbol) to show the price and quantity combination favored by Rajiv. Finally, use the purple point (diamond symbol) to show the price and quantity combination favored by Yakov. Demand Kevin * Rajv ATC Yakov Price MR Quantity

Kevin, Rajiv, and Yakov run the only saloon in town. • Kevin wants the saloon to bring in as much revenue as possible. • Rajiv wants to make the largest possible profit. • Yakov wants to sell as many drinks as possible without losing money. Use the black point (plus symbol) to show the price and quantity combination favored by Kevin. Then use the grey point (star symbol) to show the price and quantity combination favored by Rajiv. Finally, use the purple point (diamond symbol) to show the price and quantity combination favored by Yakov. Demand Kevin * Rajv ATC Yakov Price MR Quantity

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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