A monopolist is producing at an output level at which ATC = $55 P = $65, MC = $45, and MR = $35. We can conclude that

A. economic profit cannot be increased.
B. economic profit could be increased by producing less.
C. economic profit could be increased by producing more.
D. the firm is earning $10 in economic profits.


Answer: B

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