3. A monopolist who is the exclusive producer of cricket bats in the UK faces a demand curve defined by P = 100 – 20 and a short-run total cost curve of TC = 300 + 20Q. a. Given the above information, compute total revenue, marginal revenue, and marginal cost for this producer, and identify the optimal quantity, the optimal profit, and the equilibrium price. [10 marks] b. Considering the information from your answer to bullet point a., represent the monopoly market structure graphically.
3. A monopolist who is the exclusive producer of cricket bats in the UK faces a demand curve defined by P = 100 – 20 and a short-run total cost curve of TC = 300 + 20Q. a. Given the above information, compute total revenue, marginal revenue, and marginal cost for this producer, and identify the optimal quantity, the optimal profit, and the equilibrium price. [10 marks] b. Considering the information from your answer to bullet point a., represent the monopoly market structure graphically.
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