In: Economics
Draw and label a graph depicting a monopolistic market from perspective of a single firm. Make sure you illustrate the profit maximizing price and quantity.
a. Start with a graph depicting market equilibrium for the monopolistic market
b. Modify the graph to demonstrate that the price at the profit maximizing level of output is above the average cost curve.
c. Is the firm making a profit or loss?
d. Will the firm decide to continue to produce in the short-run (will it shutdown)?
e. Will the firm decide to continue to produce in the long-run (will it leave the market)