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allocative efficiency
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where MC = AR(D)
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productive efficiency
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where MC = ATC
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deadweight loss
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triangle formed from q, mc, d
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consumer surplus
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above price, below AR(D)
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producer surplus
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above MC, below price
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Revenue maximization
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MR = 0
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profit maximization
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MC = AR(D)
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monopoly that that needs to shut down
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demand curve is entirely below the AVC curve
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monopoly in loss minimization
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price is greater than average variable cost but less than average total cost
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monopoly in profit maximization
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demand is above ATC
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what area on demand curve will a monopoly maximize profits
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elastic area
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perfect price discrimination
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MR matches the demand curve, captures all consumer surplus
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real world price discrimination
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causes MR to fall somewhere between unregulated monopolist and perfect price discrimination
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limit pricing
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setting prices lower than the short run profit maximizing price to discourage entry into a market
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socially optimal price ceiling
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P (D) =MC
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fair-return price ceiling
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P (D) =ATC
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barriers to entry
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geographic, technological, government, natural