Refer to Figure 6.1. The area RSTU represents 

A. economic surplus.
B. the loss incurred by the monopolist.
C. the profit earned by the monopolist.
D. deadweight loss.

Answer: C

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a. 10,000 bushels. b. 3,000 bushels. c. 500 bushels. d. 23,000 bushels.

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Table 28.2  Firm AFirm BFirm CFirm DExternal Costs$0$________175$________Private Costs400250175200Social Costs________350$________250In Table 28.2, which firm has the greatest difference between social and private costs?

A. Firm A. B. Firm B. C. Firm C. D. Firm D.

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