Questions 15 and 16 refer to the diagram given below. $/unit P₁ P A C a) Areas B+ D, P₁, and Q b) Areas E+G, P, and Q c) Area E, P₁, and Q₁ d) Areas E + G, P, and Q₁ a) Areas A + B b) Areas C+D+E c) Areas E + G d) Zero B F D V Q₁ E C H Qº MR AC MC Demand -AR 15) If the demand curve represents the market demand curve and the monopolist cannot price discriminate or use two-part tariffs then the deadweight loss, the profit maximising output and the price will be equal to, respectively: Output 16) If the demand curve represents the individual demand for the typical buyer and the monopolist uses two-part tariffs to maximise profit, then consumer surplus is

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### Monopolist Pricing and Output Decisions

#### Diagram Analysis:
The diagram above illustrates a monopolist's pricing and output decisions. The vertical axis represents the price per unit ($/unit), and the horizontal axis represents the output. Several key lines and areas within the graph are labeled as follows:

- **Demand (AR)**: The downward-sloping line representing the average revenue or demand curve.
- **MR**: The marginal revenue curve, which also declines but at a faster rate than the AR curve.
- **AC = MC**: The monopolist's average and marginal cost curve, which is depicted as a horizontal line in this simplified scenario.
- **P₁**: The price level where the demand curve intersects.
- **P***: The equilibrium price level in a perfectly competitive market where demand equals supply.
- **Q₁**: The profit-maximizing output level for the monopolist.
- **Q***: The output level under perfect competition.
  
The areas on the graph, labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, represent different consumer and producer surpluses under various conditions.

#### Questions and Answers:

**15) Market Demand Curve and Monopolist Output Decisions:**

If the demand curve represents the market demand curve and the monopolist **cannot price discriminate** or use **two-part tariffs**, then the deadweight loss, the profit-maximizing output, and the price will be equal to, respectively:

- a) Areas B + D, P₁, and Q₁
- b) Areas E + G, P*** and Q***
- c) Area E, P₁, and Q₁
- d) Areas E + G, P₁, and Q₁ 

**Solution:** The correct answer is **d) Areas E + G, P₁, and Q₁**.

**Explanation:**
- **Deadweight Loss** (DWL): The area E + G represents the loss in total surplus due to monopoly pricing, where the quantity produced is less than the socially efficient quantity (Q***).
- **Profit-Maximizing Output**: The monopolist produces at Q₁ where MR equals MC.
- **Market Price**: The monopolist sets the price at P₁, at the demand curve corresponding to the output level Q₁.

**16) Two-Part Tariffs and Consumer Surplus:**

If the
Transcribed Image Text:### Monopolist Pricing and Output Decisions #### Diagram Analysis: The diagram above illustrates a monopolist's pricing and output decisions. The vertical axis represents the price per unit ($/unit), and the horizontal axis represents the output. Several key lines and areas within the graph are labeled as follows: - **Demand (AR)**: The downward-sloping line representing the average revenue or demand curve. - **MR**: The marginal revenue curve, which also declines but at a faster rate than the AR curve. - **AC = MC**: The monopolist's average and marginal cost curve, which is depicted as a horizontal line in this simplified scenario. - **P₁**: The price level where the demand curve intersects. - **P***: The equilibrium price level in a perfectly competitive market where demand equals supply. - **Q₁**: The profit-maximizing output level for the monopolist. - **Q***: The output level under perfect competition. The areas on the graph, labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, represent different consumer and producer surpluses under various conditions. #### Questions and Answers: **15) Market Demand Curve and Monopolist Output Decisions:** If the demand curve represents the market demand curve and the monopolist **cannot price discriminate** or use **two-part tariffs**, then the deadweight loss, the profit-maximizing output, and the price will be equal to, respectively: - a) Areas B + D, P₁, and Q₁ - b) Areas E + G, P*** and Q*** - c) Area E, P₁, and Q₁ - d) Areas E + G, P₁, and Q₁ **Solution:** The correct answer is **d) Areas E + G, P₁, and Q₁**. **Explanation:** - **Deadweight Loss** (DWL): The area E + G represents the loss in total surplus due to monopoly pricing, where the quantity produced is less than the socially efficient quantity (Q***). - **Profit-Maximizing Output**: The monopolist produces at Q₁ where MR equals MC. - **Market Price**: The monopolist sets the price at P₁, at the demand curve corresponding to the output level Q₁. **16) Two-Part Tariffs and Consumer Surplus:** If the
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