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Chapter 9, Problem 10P
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The reason for an identical marginal revenue curve for a perfectly discriminating monopolist is to that of the
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Problem 11-04 (algo)
ou are the manager of a monopoly that sells a product to two groups of consumers in different parts of the country. Analysts at your
irm have determined that group 1's elasticity of demand is -5, while group 2's is -2. Your marginal cost of producing the product is
630
a. Determine your optimal markups and prices under third-degree price discrimination.
Instructions: Enter your responses rounded to two decimal places.
Markup for group 1:
Price for group 1: $
Markup for group 2:
Price for group 2 $
b. Which of the following are necessary conditions for third-degree price discrimination to enhance profits.
Instructions: In order to receive full credit, you must make a selection for each option. For correct answer(s), click the box once to
place a check mark. For incorrect answer(s), click twice to empty the box.
?At least one group has elasticity of demand greater than 1 in absolute value.
?At least one group has elasticity of demand less than one in absolute value.…
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