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FALL 2017 ECON 2106 A
Homework: L11. Monopoly
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Concept: Deadweight Loss 2
Suppose Boeing has developed a new airplane (call it the
Boeing 787) that is one-of-a-kind, without close
substitutes, making Boeing a monopoly. The demand for
the new plane (D), the corresponding marginal revenue
(MR), and the firm's cost structure (marginal cost is MC)
are illustrated in the figure to the right.
When maximizing profit, does Boeing generate
deadweight loss?
1.) Using the point drawing tool, identify the price and
quantity at which economic surplus would be maximized.
Label this point "A."
2.) Using the point drawing tool, identify the
profit-maximizing price and quantity for Boeing. Label this
point "B."
3.) Using the triangle drawing tool, identify the
deadweight loss, if any, from Boeing producing the
profit-maximizing quantity. Label this triangle "DWL."
Carefully follow the instructions above, and only draw the
required objects.
Price and cost (in millions)
330-
MC
300-
270-
240-
210-
180-
150-
120-
90-
60-
30-
MR
D
Quantity (planes per month)
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