Compared to a competitive industry, a monopolist is likely to achieve _____ producer surplus while generating _____ deadweight loss.

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A monopolist can set prices above marginal cost, leading to higher producer surplus than in a competitive market. However, this also results in a reduction in quantity sold, creating a deadweight loss as some mutually beneficial trades do not occur.

Compared to a Competitive Industry, a Monopolist Is Likely to Achieve