In: Economics
For a monopolist:
Price is greater than marginal revenue.
Marginal revenue equals zero.
Marginal cost equals zero.
Average total cost equals marginal cost.
The correct answer is: a. Price is greater than marginal revenue.
Explanation:
The optimal point of production (profit maximizing level of output) for a monopolist is to produce at the point where Marginal Revenue (MR) = Marginal Cost (MC). Since MR curve 1/2 of AR curve (demand curve), the price corresponding to MR = MC on demand curve is higher than MR.