How will the price and output of a monopolist compare with perfect competition?

A. The output of the monopolist will be too large and the price too high.
B. The output of the monopolist will be too large and the price too low.
C. The output of the monopolist will be too small and the price too high.
D. The output of the monopolist will be too small and the price too low.


Answer: C

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