Reference no: EM132198006
Question: Suppose that the demand for books is given by D (p) = A - p. The cost for all firms is C (y) = wy^2 + f, where f is a fixed set-up cost. Assume that the industry is perfectly competitive.
(c) Suppose A = 100, w = $4, f = $100, n = 2, Using the equations you derived in part (b),
The equationsof part b are : y = (nP) / (2w)
And P = (2AW) / (2W+n)
what is the equilibrium price and quantity? Firm's supply and profit? Graph this competitive equilibrium.
(d) Is the equilibrium you found in part (c) a short-run or long-run equilibrium? Why? If the industry is not in long-run equilibrium, explain the adjustment process that will occur.
(e) For the parameter values given in part (c), find the long-run competitive equilibrium. What is the long-run equilibrium number of firms?
(f) Suppose that the market of books in now monopolized. Given the parameter values from part (c), what is the profit-maximizing price and quantity? What is the monopoly profit?