In the next two problems, (1) and (2), consider a monopolist that maximizes profits and charges all consumers the same price.  The inverse demand function is P = 100 – Q, where P is the price and Q is output.  Calculate the deadweight loss to consumers (if any) and to the monopolist (if any).  (1) Marginal cost is always zero.  (2) Marginal cost is MC = Q.

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In the next two problems, (1) and (2), consider a monopolist that maximizes profits and charges all consumers the same price.  The inverse demand function is P = 100 – Q, where P is the price and Q is output.  Calculate the deadweight loss to consumers (if any) and to the monopolist (if any). 

(1) Marginal cost is always zero. 

(2) Marginal cost is MC = Q.

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