10.3 Price Discrimination
Suppose a monopolist faces the demand curve and cost curves shown below. FIGURE 10-5
-Refer to Figure 10-5.In order to maximize its profits,a perfect-price-discriminating monopolist produces the quantity

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10.3 Price Discrimination
Suppose a monopolist faces the demand curve and cost curves shown below.  FIGURE 10-5
-Refer to Figure 10-5.In order to maximize its profits,a perfect-price-discriminating monopolist produces the quantity

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A monopolist engaging in perfect price discrimination charges each customer their willingness to pay, which is represented by the demand curve. The monopolist will produce up to the point where marginal revenue equals marginal cost, which is where the demand curve intersects the marginal cost curve. Thus, the monopolist will produce Q₂ to maximize profits.

10.3 Price Discrimination Suppose a Monopolist Faces the Demand Curve and Cost Curves