In: Economics
Construct a graph illustrating the monopolist's profit-maximizing level of output and price. Use a straight-line demand curve, and show MR, MC, and ATC. On your graph, shade in the area that represents the monopolist's profit. Explain how to measure profit, and why this area shows profit.
Suppose a monopolist can only charge a single price. On a new graph, illustrate the monopolist's profit, the consumer surplus, and the deadweight loss.