Joe’s Garage (JG) under monopoly faces inverse demand curve P = 200 – 15Q and marginal cost curve MC = 20Q + 50, where quantity is measured in rotations per day and price in dollars. Calculate the deadweight loss from market power at the firm’s profit-maximizing level of output.

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Joe’s Garage (JG) under monopoly faces inverse demand curve P = 200 – 15Q and marginal cost curve MC = 20Q + 50, where quantity is measured in rotations per day and price in dollars. Calculate the deadweight loss from market power at the firm’s profit-maximizing level of output.

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