Question: Q 4 - 1 1 : Suppose we have a monopolist supplying two different markets. The demand in these markets is given by two types

Q 4-11: Suppose we have a monopolist supplying two different markets. The demand in these markets
is given by two types of consumers, each buying exactly one unit of the product a monopolist is selling so long as their
consumer surplus is non-negative. If the consumer has a choice, she or he will buy the product that gives them the highest
consumer surplus. the monopolist has estimated the indirect utility (CS) of each type of consumer as
V1=7z1-p1
V2=2z2-p2
where z={z1,z2} is the quality chosen by the monopolist i.e. vertical differentiation. The monopolist does not know
each consumer's type. There are 397 type one consumers and 107 type two consumers. Finally suppose the marginal cost
for all quantities is given by c(z)=12z2.
Q 4-1: What are the lowest qualities type 1 and 2 consumers will demand.
Q 4-3: What are the incentive compatibility constraints for type 1 and 2
Q 4-4: The monopolist has three options:
Sell only to high type consumers
Sell to both consumers the same quality product
Sell to both type of consumers but different quality products.
Solve for all these options and determine which one is best.
 Q 4-11: Suppose we have a monopolist supplying two different markets.

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