(See Solution) The following table shows the demand curve facing a monopolist who produces at a constant marginal cost of $10 P Q 18 0 16 4 14 8 12 12 10 16 8
Question: The following table shows the demand curve facing a monopolist who produces at a constant marginal cost of $10
| P | Q |
| 18 | 0 |
| 16 | 4 |
| 14 | 8 |
| 12 | 12 |
| 10 | 16 |
| 8 | 20 |
| 6 | 24 |
| 4 | 28 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 0 | 36 |
- Calculate the firm’s marginal revenue curve.
- What are the firm’s profit maximizing output and price? What is its profit?
- What would the equilibrium price and quantity be in a competitive industry?
- What would the social gain be if this monopolist were forced to produce and price at the competitive equilibrium? Who would gain and lose as a result?
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