Consider the following statements:
1. A profit-maximizing monopolist in different markets will adjust his sales in the two markets to just equal his MC.
2. A profit-maximizing monopolist in separate market will not adjust his sales.
3. A profit-maximizing monopolist in separate markets will adjust his sales.
4. A profit-maximizing firm in separate markets will adjust his sales in each market so that his MR is less than Me.
A. 1 and 4
B. 1 only
C. 4 only
D. 1 and 2
Answer: Option A
The capital that is consumed by an economy or a firm in the production process is known as
A. Capital loss
B. Production cost
C. Dead-weight loss
D. Depreciation
Who propounded the opportunity cost theory of international trade?
A. Ricardo
B. Marshall
C. Heckscher & Ohlin
D. Haberler
Which among the following statement is INCORRECT?
A. On a linear demand curve, all the five forms of elasticity can be depicted
B. If two demand curves are linear and intersecting each other, then, coefficient of elasticity would be same on different demand curves at the point of intersection.
C. If two demand curves are linear and parallel to each other, then, at a particular price, the coefficient of elasticity would be different on different demand curves.
D. The price elasticity of demand is expressed in terms of relaive not absolute changes in Price and Quantity demanded.
A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Remain the same
D. Become zero
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