A monopoly realizes larger profits than a comparable competitive market by

A. Reducing production and pushing prices up.
B. Producing a greater quantity at the competitive price, thereby increasing profits.
C. Producing at output levels with more favorable cost structures and charging the competitive market price, thereby increasing profits per unit.
D. Setting a higher price at the competitive level of output, thereby increasing total revenue.


Answer: A

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