A natural monopolist has the total cost function C(q) = 600 + 10q, where q is its output. The inverse demand function for the monopolist’s product is p = 65 - q. Government regulations require this firm to produce a positive amount and to set price equal to average costs. To comply with these requirements (Select all that applies, there may be more than one answer) a. is impossible for this firm. b. the firm could produce 5 units. c. the firm could produce 15 units. d. the firm could produce 35 units. e. the firm could produce 40 units. f. the firm could charge a price of $70. g. the firm could charge a price of $50. h. the firm could charge a price of $30.
A natural monopolist has the total cost function C(q) = 600 + 10q, where q is its output. The inverse demand function for the monopolist’s product is p = 65 - q. Government regulations require this firm to produce a positive amount and to set price equal to average costs. To comply with these requirements (Select all that applies, there may be more than one answer) a. is impossible for this firm. b. the firm could produce 5 units. c. the firm could produce 15 units. d. the firm could produce 35 units. e. the firm could produce 40 units. f. the firm could charge a price of $70. g. the firm could charge a price of $50. h. the firm could charge a price of $30.
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A natural monopolist has the total cost function C(q) = 600 + 10q, where q is its output. The inverse demand function for the monopolist’s product is p = 65 - q.
Government regulations require this firm to produce a positive amount and to set price equal to average costs. To comply with these requirements
(Select all that applies, there may be more than one answer)
a. is impossible for this firm.
b. the firm could produce 5 units.
c. the firm could produce 15 units.
d. the firm could produce 35 units.
e. the firm could produce 40 units.
f. the firm could charge a price of $70.
g. the firm could charge a price of $50.
h. the firm could charge a price of $30.
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