A monopolist is earning an economic profit. At the present output level, MR = $35 and MC = $30 . Which of the following should the firm do to increase profit?
a. raise output and lower price
b. do not change price or output
c. raise price and raise output
d. raise price and lower output
e. lower price and lower output
A
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