Accenture Technologies, a monopolist sells in two geographically divided markets, Europe (E) and U.S.A.(W). Marginal cost is constant at $50 in both markets. Demand and marginal revenue in each market are as follows:
QE = 900 – 2PE
MRE = 450 – QE;
QW = 700 – PW
MRW = 700 – 2QW
Question: Find the profit-maximizing price and quantity in each market. Note: Pe, Qe=profit maximizing price and quantity in Europe. Pw, Qw= profit maximizing price and quantity in U.S.A.
Ans:
(a) QE = 400; PE = $250 and QW = 325, PW = $375
(b) QE = 420; PE = $250 and QW = 352, PW = $275
(c) QE = 402; PE = $150 and QW = 235, PW = $357
