Suppose a monopolist sets output and lets the market determine the price. Given the monopolist's demand...

 

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Suppose a monopolist sets output and lets the market determine the price. Given the monopolist's demand curve (D) and marginal cost schedule (MC), as depicted in the following diagram, answer the following questions: a) b) c) e) f) Price 9) MC D Quantity d) In the same diagram, identify the consumer surplus corresponding to the monopoly outcome. Precisely draw the marginal revenue curve corresponding to the demand curve (D) and label it as MR in the diagram. [2 marks] Identify the price and the output level that the monopolist would choose. [2 marks] Using the diagram drawn in part (a), identify the producer surplus that the monopolist will receive. [2 marks] [2 marks] Identify on the diagram what output and the price charged would be if the market were perfectly competitive. [2 marks] Is the monopoly equilibrium Pareto efficient? Provide reasons for your answer. [8 marks] Explain under which pricing conditions the monopolist would produce an efficient level of output. [7 marks] Suppose a monopolist sets output and lets the market determine the price. Given the monopolist's demand curve (D) and marginal cost schedule (MC), as depicted in the following diagram, answer the following questions: a) b) c) e) f) Price 9) MC D Quantity d) In the same diagram, identify the consumer surplus corresponding to the monopoly outcome. Precisely draw the marginal revenue curve corresponding to the demand curve (D) and label it as MR in the diagram. [2 marks] Identify the price and the output level that the monopolist would choose. [2 marks] Using the diagram drawn in part (a), identify the producer surplus that the monopolist will receive. [2 marks] [2 marks] Identify on the diagram what output and the price charged would be if the market were perfectly competitive. [2 marks] Is the monopoly equilibrium Pareto efficient? Provide reasons for your answer. [8 marks] Explain under which pricing conditions the monopolist would produce an efficient level of output. [7 marks]

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