The following equations describe the monopolist’s demand,
marginal revenue, total cost and marginal cost:
Demand: Qd = 12 – 0.25P | Marginal Revenue: MR = 48 – 8Q | Total
Cost: TC = 2Q^2 | Marginal Cost: MC = 4Q
Where Q is quantity and P is the price measured in dollars.
a) What is the profit maximizing monopoly’s quantity and
price?
b) At that point, calculate the price elasticity of demand. What
does the value imply?
c) Does this firm make a profit? If so, how much? Show your
work.
d) What is the quantity this monopoly produces if it conducts
perfect price discrimination?
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