As above, the market for eggplants is known to be monopolistic. The demand curve for eggplants is given as P-1,300-40, where P denotes price and Q quantity demanded. The monopolist's cost function is given as C=10,000+1000. Compared to a firm that charged marginal-cost-prices, what is the monopolist's deadweight loss? Please don't enter decimals or commas!

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As above, the market for eggplants is known to be monopolistic. The demand curve for eggplants is given as P-1,300-40, where P denotes price and
Q quantity demanded. The monopolist's cost function is given as C=10,000+1000.
Compared to a firm that charged marginal-cost-prices, what is the monopolist's deadweight loss? Please don't enter decimals or commas!
Transcribed Image Text:As above, the market for eggplants is known to be monopolistic. The demand curve for eggplants is given as P-1,300-40, where P denotes price and Q quantity demanded. The monopolist's cost function is given as C=10,000+1000. Compared to a firm that charged marginal-cost-prices, what is the monopolist's deadweight loss? Please don't enter decimals or commas!
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