DP Economics Questionbank

The market price of almonds is $11 per kilogram. Using Figure 1, identify the quantity of almonds Firm A must produce in order to maximize profits.

Using the relationship P = AR > MR > AC > MC and/or figures provided in Table 1:

State the reason Firm A cannot be a perfect competitor.

Using the relationship P = AR > MR > AC > MC and/or figures provided in Table 1:

Determine whether Firm A should increase or decrease its level of output in order to maximize profits. You must give a reason for your choice.

Using the relationship P = AR > MR > AC > MC and/or figures provided in Table 1:

Determine whether total revenue collected will increase, decrease or remain unchanged if Firm A increases its level of output. You must give a reason for your choice.

Explain why some firms might choose the goal of profit maximization while others might choose to adopt satisficing behaviour.