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Mimi

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Say that a monopolist is currently operating on the inelastic region of its demand curve. To maximize its profits, it should:
 a. raise its prices.
 b. lower its prices.
 c. maintain its current price.
 d. either raise or lower its prices, depending on how high its marginal cost curve is.

Question 2

In order to protect key industries, some countries impose taxes on their exports instead of imports, mainly because it is easier to collect taxes from the export industry.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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TheDev123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 30, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

False


Mimi

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Reply 2 on: Jun 30, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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