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Q=5 a) Give the justification of collusions and cartels in the firms ? (05)
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- A decorator, who is a monopolist, makes two types of specialty picture frames. From experience, the decorator has determined that if x frames of the first type and y frames of the second type are made and put on sale in a showroom, they can be sold for (100 - 2x) dollars and (120 - 3y) dollars each, respectively. The total cost of constructing these frames is (12x + 12y + 4xy) dollars. How many frames of each type should be produced to realize the maximum profit. and what is the maximum profit? Make sure to verify that this is indeed a maximum.Assuming that the monopolistic competitor faces the demand and costs depicted below and finds the profit maximizing level of output, what will be the firm's total cost? Question 28 options: a) $128 b) $156 c) $136 d) $108he Pear Computer Company just developed a totally revolutionary new personal computer. Pear estimates that it will take competitors at least two years to produce equivalent products. The demand function for the computer is estimated to be P=2,500−500Q�=2,500−500� where Q� is millions of computers. The marginal (and average variable) cost of producing the computer is $900. Assuming Pear acts as a monopolist in its market, the profit-maximizing price and output levels are per computer and million computers, respectively. The total contribution to profits and fixed costs at this output level is million. Pear Computer is considering an alternative pricing strategy of price skimming. It plans to set the following schedule of prices over the coming two years: Complete the following table by calculating the contribution to profit and overhead for each of the 10 time periods and prices. Time Period Price Quantity Sold Total Contribution ($) (Million)…