Multiple Choice
Suppose the utility function for a firm manager is U = + bQ,where Q is output, is profit,and b is a negative constant.How would the firm's output compare with what it would be if the manager's objective was to maximize profit?
A) It would be greater than the profit-maximizing output.
B) It would be less than the profit-maximizing output.
C) It would be the same as the profit-maximizing output.
D) None of the preceding statements is correct.
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