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Chapter 24, Problem 18P
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Applying the below data, but then an increase in fixed costs occurs. As a result the ATC curve below shifts upward. Consequently, the average total cost of producing 9.5 units rises to $5 per unit. Does the monopolist’s profit maximizing weekly output rise, fall or remain the same? What is the new amount of maximized weekly economic profits?

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Suppose that Qm is 9.5 units per week, that Pm is $6.10 per unit, and that the average total cost of producing the 9.5 units is $4.26 per unit.

Economics Today: The Micro View Plus Mylab Economics With Pearson Etext -- Access Card Package (19th Edition), Chapter 24, Problem 18P

Concept introduction:

Revenue: Total amount received through product sales.

Profit: Profit is the difference between total revenue earned by selling the product and total cost incurred when producing the item.

Total revenue:

Total revenue is the revenue earned by selling all the products.

Total cost:

Total cost is the total cost incurred for producing the commodity.

Total Profit: Profit is the difference between total revenue earned by selling the product and total cost incurred in producing the item.

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