In which of the following ways is a monopolist different from a perfect competitor?
A. Average cost will continually drop as output expands.
B. Price is above marginal revenue.
C. Average total cost equals average fixed costs plus average variable costs.
D. The demand curve for the industry has a negative slope.
Answer: B
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