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Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter9: Monopoly

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 33P: Draw a monopolists demand curve, marginal revenue, and marginal cost curves. Identify the...

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1. Using a graph, show a situation in which a monopolist is incurring short-run losses. Explain how this is possible.

2. Julee has estimated the demand and marginal revenue for her product. They are P = 100 - 2Q (quantity) and MR = 100 - 4Q, respectively. She also experiences constant marginal cost of $16.

a. Does Julee have any market power? How can you tell?

b. What is Julee’s profit-maximizing quantity?

c. What price should Julee charge at that profit-maximizing quantity?

3. Explain a situation in which, when holding costs constant, a monopolist that was earning economic profits in the past can later incur an economic loss.

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