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NECO Economics 2023 Objective — Question 20

Question 20 of 50 from the National Examinations Council (NECO) Economics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A monopolist may enjoy abnormal profit only if its A. marginal cost exceeds marginal revenue B. demand curve is perfect elastic C. price exceeds average total cost D. expenditure on advertisement increases

  • A. marginal cost exceeds marginal revenue
  • B. demand curve is perfect elastic
  • C. price exceeds average total costCorrect
  • D. expenditure on advertisement increases

Explanation

A monopolist earns abnormal (supernormal) profit in the short run when price exceeds average total cost (P > ATC).

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