JAMB Economics 2004 Question 7

Question 7

Market Structures

The diagram above represents the short-run position of a monopolist. The profit-maximizing output is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.Q3
  2. B.Q4
  3. C.Q1
  4. D.Q2
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Q2)

Explanation

Use the diagram. A monopolist maximises profit where marginal revenue equals marginal cost; the MR line cuts the MC curve at output Q2.