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JNU SIS 2017 Question 47: Monopoly and price discrimination
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Which of the following statements is true? (A) If X is an inferior good, the demand curve for X is upward sloping (B) If there is only one firm in an industry, it can never charge P = AC (average cost) (C) A Sweezy kinked demand curve reflects an atmosphere of business optimism (D) With the same demand curves, industry output is equal in perfect competition and in a perfectly price discriminating monopoly
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What this question tests
This question is on First- and second-degree price discrimination and two-part tariffs, part of Monopoly and price discrimination in Microeconomics.
Charging different prices by consumer or by quantity, up to perfect discrimination and two-part tariffs.
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