Microeconomics
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Table 15-20
A monopolist faces the following demand curve:
Quantity Price
0
$30
1
$27
2
3
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$24
$21
$18
5
$15
6
7
8
0
$12
$9
$6
$3
10
$0
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produce in order to maximize profit?
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