Bakery's Profit Maximization Dilemma
You are an economic consultant hired by the owner of 'The Artisan Loaf', a popular local bakery. The owner has already determined the price and quantity of bread that maximizes their profit. The city government has just introduced a new, mandatory $2,000 annual health and safety permit fee for all food establishments. This fee is a flat amount and does not change based on how much bread the bakery produces or sells. The owner is considering raising prices to cover this new expense. Based on the principles of profit maximization, analyze the effect of this new fee on the bakery's optimal price and quantity. What should you advise the owner to do regarding their price and output levels to continue maximizing profit, and why?
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