A firm that sells coffee is a monopolist in a small market. The firm wants to start selling another good, in which it will be a monopolist as well. There are two options: sugar and tea. Both have the same marginal costs. Which of the two should the firm choose to sell along with coffee and why? Would your answer change if the choice was between sugar and shampoo? (Assume that sugar and shampoo have the same marginal cost as well).

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  1. A firm that sells coffee is a monopolist in a small market. The firm wants to start selling another good, in which it will be a monopolist as well. There are two options: sugar and tea. Both have the same marginal costs. Which of the two should the firm choose to sell along with coffee and why? Would your answer change if the choice was between sugar and shampoo? (Assume that sugar and shampoo have the same marginal cost as well).

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