a) A monopolist's marginal cost is MC = 5 and its demand curve is P = -5Q+ 25. Calculate the monopolist's price (PM) and quantity (Qm). b) Suppose the government regulates this monopoly and requires it to price like a competitive firm (i.e., set P=MC). Calculate the monopolist's regulated price (P,) and the quantity (Q.) it would produce under regulation. c) Solve the problem graphically. Graph the monopolist's demand curve, marginal revenue curve, and marginal cost curve. Indicate P, Q, Pr, and Q.. d) On the graph, identify the area which represents the deadweight loss (DWL). e) Calculate the value of the monopolist's deadweight loss.
a) A monopolist's marginal cost is MC = 5 and its demand curve is P = -5Q+ 25. Calculate the monopolist's price (PM) and quantity (Qm). b) Suppose the government regulates this monopoly and requires it to price like a competitive firm (i.e., set P=MC). Calculate the monopolist's regulated price (P,) and the quantity (Q.) it would produce under regulation. c) Solve the problem graphically. Graph the monopolist's demand curve, marginal revenue curve, and marginal cost curve. Indicate P, Q, Pr, and Q.. d) On the graph, identify the area which represents the deadweight loss (DWL). e) Calculate the value of the monopolist's deadweight loss.
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