A monopolist engages in price discrimination

A) by charging a higher price to consumers whose demand is more elastic.
B) by charging a higher price when marginal cost is lower.
C) by charging a lower price to consumers whose demand is more elastic.
D) by charging the same price to all consumers.


Answer: C

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