A monopolist faces a demand curve given by P = 60 -2Q and has total costs given by TC = Q2. Its marginal revenue is MR = 60 - 4Q and its marginal cost is MC = 2Q. Now suppose that the country in which this monopolist is located decides to engage in international trade. The world price of the product produced by the monopolist is $10. What is the firm's profit-maximizing output level?
a. 5
b. 20
c. 30
d. 40
Ans: a. 5
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