Principles of Microeconomics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
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Chapter 15 - Part V - Monopoly - Quick Check Multiple Choice - Page 324: 2

Answer

b. P > MR and MR = MC

Work Step by Step

To maximize profits, the firm will produce until the marginal revenues equal the marginal costs. So, when MR = MC. If marginal cost becomes greater than marginal revenue, the firm would lose money by producing more units. A monopoly doesn't have to equal the price of its items to the marginal revenue. It always prices them more, because otherwise, it would lose money. So, P > MR.
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