Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions
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Transcribed Image Text:Suppose a monopolists cost and revenue information is given by
p = 20 – 0.002q
Demand
TR(q) = 20q – 0.002q?
MR = 20 – 0.004q
TR
MR
TC = 160 + 0.025q²
MC = 0.05q
TC
MC
Any other relation you need you can derive yourself.
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a. What is this single price monopolist's profit maximizing output
choice?
b. What price should this monopolist charge for their output?
c. What is the average cost per unit at the profit maximizing level of
output?
d. Is the monopolist earning a loss (profit)? Either way show the loss
(profit)?
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