A monopoly is producing output so that the average total cost is $30, marginal revenue is $40, and the price is $50.
If ATC is at its minimum level and the ATC curve is U-shaped, to maximize profits, this firm should:

A) shut down.
B) increase output.
C) reduce output.
D) do nothing, it is already maximizing profits.

In this question, we are asked to pick from the options what should serve as the point of action of the firm given the scenario painted in the question;

We proceed as follows;

ATC= 30 $

Marginal revenue(MR)= 40 $

Price(P) =50 $

For efficiency,MC=minimum ATC=30 $

MR =40 > MC=30

For profit maximization, MR =MC

So, firm should raise output ,so that MR falls and becomes equal to MC

So correct option is B.

enobongstanley21 enobongstanley21 · Answer 2 · 2020-04-22T04:10:27+02:00

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22-04-2020

Answer:

B) increase output

Explanation:

A known rule is that a firm maximizes profit by producing a certain quantity of output where marginal revenue equals marginal cost. For there to be maximized profit, a firm ought to increase it's usage of the input "up to the point where the input's marginal revenue product will equals its marginal costs".

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