What is the equilibrium condition for price discriminating monopoly firm? Give some examples for price discrimination.

What will be an ideal response?


The equilibrium condition is:MC = MRA = MRB = MRC

Examples include: (a) movie theaters charging a lower price for children and senior citizens than for other viewers, (b) fast food restaurants offering discount to students, (c) and theme parks charging lower admission prices to in-state residents

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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