In order to maximize profit, a monopoly will set output so that marginal revenue equals marginal cost and will charge a price equal to marginal revenue.

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A monopoly maximizes profit by setting output where marginal revenue equals marginal cost, but it will charge the highest price consumers are willing to pay for that quantity, which is typically above marginal revenue.

In Order to Maximize Profit, a Monopoly Will Set Output