For a monopolist, if marginal revenue is $40, total revenue is

a. increasing
b. decreasing
c. zero
d. positive
e. negative


A

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Suppose that only one curve shifts. If you observe that the equilibrium price decreased while the equilibrium quantity increased, then the market experienced a(n):

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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