Which of the following is true?

A. In the short run, a monopoly will shut down if P < AVC.
B. A monopolist produces on the inelastic portion of its demand.
C. A monopolist always earns an economic profit.
D. The more inelastic the demand, the closer marginal revenue is to price.


Answer: A

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