4. A firm has $1 million in sales, a Lerner index of 0.65, and a marginal cost or $35, and competes against 1,000 other firms in its relevant market. a. What price does this firm charge its customers? b. By what factor does this firm mark up its price over marginal cost? c. Do you think this firm enjoys much market power? Explain.

4. A firm has $1 million in sales, a Lerner index of 0.65, and a marginal cost or $35, and competes against 1,000 other firms in its relevant market. a. What price does this firm charge its customers? b. By what factor does this firm mark up its price over marginal cost? c. Do you think this firm enjoys much market power? Explain.

ECON MICRO

5th Edition

ISBN:9781337000536

Author:William A. McEachern

Publisher:William A. McEachern

Chapter9: Monopoly

Section: Chapter Questions

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