The following figure shows the marginal cost [MC],average cost [AC],marginal revenue [MR],and demand curves for a profit-maximizing monopolist.
Refer to Figure 11-2.If the government wishes to regulate the monopoly firm by setting the price at OB in the market,the monopolist will:
A)produce the efficient quantity of output.
B)have to shut down to cut losses.
C)continue to earn economic profits.
D)earn a higher profit.

Question

The following figure shows the marginal cost [MC],average cost [AC],marginal revenue [MR],and demand curves for a profit-maximizing monopolist. 
Refer to Figure 11-2.If the government wishes to regulate the monopoly firm by setting the price at OB in the market,the monopolist will:
A)produce the efficient quantity of output. 
B)have to shut down to cut losses. 
C)continue to earn economic profits. 
D)earn a higher profit.

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The Answer of The following figure shows the marginal cost [MC],average cost [AC],marginal revenue [MR],and demand curves for a profit-maximizing monopolist. 
Refer to Figure 11-2.If the government wishes to regulate the monopoly firm by setting the price at OB in the market,the monopolist will:
A)produce the efficient quantity of output. 
B)have to shut down to cut losses. 
C)continue to earn economic profits. 
D)earn a higher profit.

The Following Figure Shows the Marginal Cost [MC],average Cost [AC],marginal