A Firm with a Patent Facing Consumer Demand

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Effect of Price on Profit and Social Cost

Here, we summarize the effects of price seen on the previous slide. The firm's profit and the social cost appear on the graph below:

The rational monopolistic firm will set product price so as to maximize profit. This is indicated by the peak in the red curve, above. Notice that social cost appears substantial at this price level.

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