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30) A monopolist's Demand function is P = 1624 - 4Q, and its Total Cost function is
TC = 22,000 + 24Q -4Q2 + ⅓Q3, where Q is output produced and sold.
At what price (P) should the monopolist shut down?

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Monopolist's demand function is assessed.

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There are two type of decisions depending upon the time span. In short run, since monopolist cannot avoid the fixed costs, Monopolist should shut down only when the P < AVC
Solve for P=VC
VC is the variable part of ...

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