Exhibit 13-3 A monopolist
In Exhibit 13-3, if this industry is regulated and the regulatory commission sets price equal to average total cost, then:

A. this firm would earn excess profit.
B. total revenue would equal marginal revenue.
C. the firm would suffer losses.
D. revenue would just be sufficient to cover costs.


Answer: D

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