In: Economics
A monopolist faces the following demand curve, marginal revenue curve, total cost curve and marginal cost curve for its product: Q = 200 ; MR = 100-Q ; TC = 5Q ; MC = 5
a) Suppose that a tax of $5 for each unit produced is imposed by state government. What is the profit maximizing level of output?
b) Suppose that a tax of $5 for each unit produced is imposed by state government. What is the profit maximizing price?
c) Suppose that a tax of $5 for each unit produced is imposed by state government. How much profit does the monopolist earn?