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Charge price similar to marginal cost by price discriminate

When a profit-maximizing monopolist who does not price discriminate charges a price equal to its marginal cost, this will: (w) minimize average cost and generate zero economic profit. (x) minimize average cost and generate a positive economic profit. (y) not minimize average cost and will generate a positive economic profit. (z) None of the above; the situation is impossible.

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