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Consider the following statements.
1. One way the government can induce a monopolist to expand his output is by imposing a price ceiling that make the monopolist lower his price.
2. MC = MR = AC = AR shows the equilibrium position of the competitive firm.
3. One way the government can induce a monopolist to expand his output by imposing a price floor that makes the monopolist raise his price.
4. One way the government can induce a monopolist to expand his output by imposing a specific tax on the monopolist output.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A. Both 1 and 2

B. Both 3 and 4

C. Only 2

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: Option C


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