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1. A monopolist faces demand given by P=18-0.50(MR-18-Q) and produces with a constant marginal cost of $10. Assume that there are no fixed costs. i. Solve for the profit-maximizing quantity and price. What is the firms profit? ii. If this was a competitive market, what would the equilibrium price and quantity be? iii. Graph D, MR, and MC curves for the monopolist. Show the area that represents the social gain if the monopolist was forced to produce and price at the competitive equilibium. Who would gain and lose as a result?
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