You are the manager of a monopolistically competitive firm, and your demand and cost functions are given by Q= 36 - 4P and C(Q)=4+4Q+Q^2. Find the inverse demand function for your firm’s product.  Determine the profit-maximizing price and level of production.  Calculate your firm’s maximum profits.

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  1. You are the manager of a monopolistically competitive firm, and your demand and cost functions are given by Q= 36 - 4P and C(Q)=4+4Q+Q^2.
    1. Find the inverse demand function for your firm’s product. 
    2. Determine the profit-maximizing price and level of production. 
    3. Calculate your firm’s maximum profits. 
    4. What long-run adjustments should you expect? Explain. 
    5. What is the value of the consumer surplus (under monopoly)? 
    6. Calculate the deadweight loss (under monopoly). 
    7. What is the value of the Lerner Index? Explain what this number means. 
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