Asked by Andrea Lopez on May 14, 2024

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A monopolist responds to an increase in demand by _____ price and _____ output.

A) increasing;decreasing
B) increasing;increasing
C) decreasing;increasing
D) decreasing;decreasing

Demand

The desire and willingness of consumers to purchase a particular good or service at various prices.

  • Assess the consequences of demand variations on the decision-making processes regarding prices and outputs in monopolistic markets.
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Laura ThompsonMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A monopolist responds to an increase in demand by increasing both price and output to maximize profits.