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Does a monopoly's profit differ if it chooses price or quantity (assuming it chooses them optimally)? Why can't a monopoly choose both price and quantity? $^{*}$
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This means that the monopoly has the power to influence the price of the product it sells. However, the price is also determined by the demand for the product. Show more…
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