If a monopolistic firm has an increasing marginal cost (MC) curve, it is not in its interest to apply a two-part tariff. Comment on statement by arguing CONCEPTUALLY, GRAPHICALLY and ALGEBRAICALLY.

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If a monopolistic firm has an increasing marginal cost (MC) curve, it is not in its interest to apply a two-part tariff. Comment on statement by arguing CONCEPTUALLY, GRAPHICALLY and ALGEBRAICALLY.

 

 

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Please, could you explain how π(Q) = (MC + F/Q)Q - C(Q) get to MC = (F/Q^2) + (dC(Q)/dQ) ?? Please I don't understand derivation of (F/Q^2)??

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