A monopolist is producing at an output level at which ATC = $50, P = $60, MC = $35, and MR = $45. We can conclude that     economic profit cannot be increased.     the firm is earning $10 in economic profits.     economic profit could be increased by producing more.     economic profit could be increased by producing less.

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  1. A monopolist is producing at an output level at which ATC = $50, P = $60, MC = $35, and MR = $45. We can conclude that

       

    economic profit cannot be increased.

       

    the firm is earning $10 in economic profits.

       

    economic profit could be increased by producing more.

       

    economic profit could be increased by producing less.

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