Verizon has a monopoly over local telephone service. If Verizon is producing where marginal revenue is greater than marginal cost, the firm

A. could increase profits by reducing output.
B. must be earning zero profit.
C. could increase profits by increasing output.
D. is maximizing profits.


Answer: C

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