The inverse demand for milk is, PD = 96 - 1.4Q.Now suppose that the market in the previous questionwas run by a cartel. The cartel restricts quantity inorder to maximize industry profits. In other words, itacts like a monopolist.The marginal cost of milk is, MC(Q) = 22 +0Q.What is the profit-maximizing quantity of milk?

The monopoly market is characterized by presence of single firm in the market. Firm is price maker.…

The inverse demand for milk is, PD = 96 - 1.4 Now suppose that the market in the previous que was run by a cartel. The cartel restricts quantity order to maximize industry profits. In other word acts like a monopolist. The marginal cost of milk is, MC(Q) = 22 +0Q. IL

The inverse demand for milk is, PD = 96 - 1.4 Now suppose that the market in the previous que was run by a cartel. The cartel restricts quantity order to maximize industry profits. In other word acts like a monopolist. The marginal cost of milk is, MC(Q) = 22 +0Q. IL

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