If the price elasticity of demand for U.S. automobiles is higher in Mexico than it is in China, and transport costs are zero, a price-discriminating monopolist would charge

A. the same price for autos in China as in Mexico.
B. a lower price for autos in China than in Mexico.
C. a less profitable price for autos in China than in Mexico.
D. a higher price for autos in China than in Mexico.


Answer: D

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