In the following situation, what should the monopolist do to maximize profit? Select the best answer. A monopolist is currently producing a level of output such that marginal revenue is $141 and marginal cost is $144. The monopolist then sets a price based on demand for the current level of output. The monopolist should decrease output and increase price. The monopolist should increase output and increase price. The monopolist should increase output and decrease price. The monopolist should decrease output and decrease price.
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