--%>
Assignment Help - homework help

determine profit maximizing

A monopolist has an inverse demand curve given by p(y) = 12 - y and a cost curve given by

c(y) = y2.

(a) What will be its profi t maximizing level of output?

(b) Suppose the government decides to put a tax on this monopolist so that each unit it sells is has to pay the government $2. What will be its output under this form of taxation?

(c) Suppose now that the government decides to put a lump sum tax of $10 on the pro ts of this monopolist. What will be its output?

 

   Related Questions in Microeconomics

  • Q : Revenue added via selling an additional

    The revenue added through selling an additional unit of output is: (w) demand elasticity. (x) average profit rate. (y) supply elasticity. (z) marginal revenue. How can I solve my Economics problem?

    		•
  • Q : Problem on Elasticity formula Whenever

    Whenever the price of plastic moose heads increase from $5 to $7, monthly sales fall from 2000 to 1000 units. By using the arc elasticity formula, the price elasticity of demand will be: (i) 3.0. (ii) 1/3. (iii) 2.0. (iv) 2.5.

    Q : Structure conduct performance paradigm

    From about 1890 till 1970 year, the “structure-conduct-performance paradigm” dominated theories regarding how firms behave in various types of markets. The term here “performance” in this context refers to those things as: (i)

    		•
  • Q : Competitive equilibrium in competitive

    I have a problem in economics on Competitive equilibrium in competitive labor markets. Please help me in the following question. The Competitive equilibrium in competitive labor markets need: (1) P = MR = AVC. (2) VMP - P is maximized. (3) MPP = P. (4

    		•
  • Q : Long-run equilibrium output of

    This monopolistic competitor produces Q0 units and is demonstrated: (w) earning total profit equal to 0PbQ. (x) as a price taker. (y) setting price equal to marginal revenue. (z) in long-run equilibrium.

  • Q : Determine marginal revenue in

    Assume that a monopolist can sell ten gallons of dehydrated water to backpackers of $10.00 each, however selling 11 gallons forces a price cut of $9.95. Then marginal revenue is: (w) $10.00. (x) $9.95. (y) $9.45. (z) $9.40.

  • Q : Labor Union-union membership The basic

    The basic idea that unions are more influential than ever before is: (i) Supported by the consequences of unions on inflationary spirals. (ii) Reflected in the growing numbers of violent and expensive strikes. (iii) Contrary to the fact that union membership is refusi

    		•
  • Q : Equality Income distribution in

    According to the equality standard of income distribution: (i) an equal distribution of income maximizes society’s economic welfare. (ii) income must be divided in proportion to need. (iii) income must be commensurate with productivity. (iv) fac

    		•
  • Q : Internal financing in Corporate Finance

    Can someone help me in finding out the precise answer from the given options. The corporations might get internal financing by: (i) Borrowing from the stockholders. (ii) Reinvesting the corporate income rather than paying it out as the dividends to stockholders. (iii)

    		•
  • Q : Generic calculations in elasticity

    While the temperature drops by 102o F to 54o F, just diehard surfers buy surf boards and sales plummet by 56,000 down to 14,000 monthly. For surf boards the temperature elasticity of the demand is: (w) 0.975. (x) 1.95. (y) 3.90. (z) -1.95. <

    		•