A pure monopolist determines that at the current level of output the marginal cost of production is $2.00, average variable costs are $2.75, and average total costs are $2.95. The marginal revenue is $2.75. What would you recommend that the monopolist
do to maximize profits?
What will be an ideal response?
Marginal revenue is greater than marginal cost at the current level of output. The monopolist should increase output to where marginal costs equal marginal revenue.
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Molly needs 30 minutes to wash the car and 45 minutes to mow the lawn. Renee needs 1 hour to wash the car and 2 hours to mow the lawn. Which of the following statements is correct?
a. Molly should specialize in both tasks. b. Renee should specialize in both tasks. c. Each woman should specialize in the task in which she has the absolute advantage. d. Absolute advantage is not an appropriate guide for determining specialization. e. Neither woman should specialize.
For firms that sell one product in a perfectly competitive market, average revenue is:
A. calculated by total revenue divided by total output. B. equal to marginal revenue. C. equal to the market price. D. All of these are true.