Multiple Choice
Monopolists are said to be allocatively inefficient because
A) they produce where MR > MC.
B) at the profit-maximizing output, price is greater than AVC.
C) they produce only the type of product they desire and do not consider the consumer.
D) at the profit-maximizing output, the marginal benefit of the product to society exceeds its marginal cost.
Correct Answer:
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